For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,224 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 42% 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81004, CO Public Preschools (2025)
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 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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 | 253 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 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
81004, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
736 West Evans Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7520
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Community Transition House High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1512 Pine St
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 564-7604
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Keating Continuing Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
215 East Orman
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7371
Gr: 3-12 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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