For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 443 students in Otero County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Otero County, CO are Cheraw School and Manzanola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otero County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Otero County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Otero County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheraw School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Manzanola Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32475 County Road 11.5
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Manzanola, CO 80158
(719) 462-5578
Gr: PK-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Otero County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
110 Lakeview Avenue
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Cheraw, CO 81030
(719) 853-6655
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
P O Box 218
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-5251
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-5251
Gr: K-3 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Tiger Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1817 Smithland
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 384-4460
Gr: 9-12
P O Box 218
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-4364
Fowler, CO 81039
(719) 263-4364
Gr: 4-6 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Otero County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Otero County, CO include Cheraw School and Manzanola Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oterounty?
3 public preschools are located in Oterounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Oterounty?
Oterounty public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Oterounty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oterounty include: Manzanola Elementary School vs. Cheraw School, Cheraw School vs. Manzanola Elementary School
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