Best 81006 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,035 students in 81006, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81006, CO are North Mesa Elementary School, South Mesa Elementary School and Vineland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81006 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 81006, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81006, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
28881 Gale Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
South Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23701 East Preston Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 543-6444
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Vineland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35777 Iris Road
Pueblo, CO 81006
(719) 948-3331
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81006, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81006, CO include North Mesa Elementary School, South Mesa Elementary School and Vineland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81006?
3 public preschools are located in 81006.
What is the racial composition of students in 81006?
81006 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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