For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 359 students in Paonia, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Paonia, CO are North Fork School Of Integrated Studies and Paonia K-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paonia, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Paonia 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Paonia, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Paonia K-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Paonia, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lamborn Vision School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
15521 Black Bridge Rd
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Gr: K-12
846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Paonia, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Paonia, CO include North Fork School Of Integrated Studies and Paonia K-8.
How many public preschools are located in Paonia?
2 public preschools are located in Paonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Paonia?
Paonia public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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