Best Ouray County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 224 students in Ouray County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Ouray County, CO are Ridgway Elementary School and Ouray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouray County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Ouray County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Ouray County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Ouray Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: PK-4 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Ouray County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Ouray County, CO include Ridgway Elementary School and Ouray Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ourayunty?
2 public preschools are located in Ourayunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Ourayunty?
Ourayunty public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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