For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 698 students in 81402, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in 81402, CO is Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81402 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81402, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81402, CO Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Colorado Avenue
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-5858
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
81402, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Vista Adult High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 10,000
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2944
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81402, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81402, CO include Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81402?
2 public preschools are located in 81402.
What is the racial composition of students in 81402?
81402 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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