For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 579 students in Las Animas County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Las Animas County, CO are Kim Elementary School, Primero Elementary School and Hoehne Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Animas County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Las Animas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kim Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Gr: PK-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Primero Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Hoehne Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Branson School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Aguilar Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Las Animas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Gr: PK-5 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Branson School Online Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
101 Saddlerock Dr
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: PK-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Gr: 7-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Las Animas County, CO include Kim Elementary School, Primero Elementary School and Hoehne Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Las Animasunty?
5 public preschools are located in Las Animasunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animasunty?
Las Animasunty public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Las Animasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Las Animasunty include: Primero Elementary School vs. Hoehne Schools, Hoehne Schools vs. Primero Elementary School
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