For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 603 students in Pitkin County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Pitkin County, CO are Aspen Community Charter School and Aspen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitkin County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Pitkin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pitkin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aspen Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1199 Woody Creek Road
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Woody Creek, CO 81656
(970) 923-4080
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: PK-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
235 High School Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-3760
Gr: PK | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pitkin County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Pitkin County, CO include Aspen Community Charter School and Aspen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pitkinunty?
3 public preschools are located in Pitkinunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Pitkinunty?
Pitkinunty public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pitkinunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pitkinunty include: Aspen Community Charter School vs. Aspen Elementary School, Aspen Elementary School vs. Aspen Community Charter School
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