For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,247 students in 81650, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 81650, CO are Wamsley Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81650 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81650, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81650, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wamsley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Farmstead Parkway
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
81650, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
703 Railroad Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-7895
Grades: 6-12
| 308 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 81650, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 81650, CO include Wamsley Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81650?
3 public preschools are located in 81650.
What is the racial composition of students in 81650?
81650 public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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