For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,146 students in 81004, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81004, CO are Minnequa Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Columbian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81004 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 81004, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81004, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minnequa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1708 East Orman Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7580
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Brown Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Bragdon Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7525
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Bessemer Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Routt Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7505
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81004, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81004, CO include Minnequa Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School and Columbian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81004?
4 public preschools are located in 81004.
What is the racial composition of students in 81004?
81004 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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