For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,632 students in Routt County, CO. The top-ranked public preschools in Routt County, CO are North Routt Community Charter School, Strawberry Park Elementary School and Soda Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Routt County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Routt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Routt County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Routt Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Hayden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Breeze Basin Blvd.
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
26 W 5th Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Gr: PK | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Routt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Routt County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 158
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Gr: 8-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Routt County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Routt County, CO include North Routt Community Charter School, Strawberry Park Elementary School and Soda Creek Elementary School. Routt County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public preschools are located in Routtunty?
7 public preschools are located in Routtunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Routtunty?
Routtunty public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Routtunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Routtunty include: Soda Creek Elementary School vs. Strawberry Park Elementary School, Strawberry Park Elementary School vs. Soda Creek Elementary School, Hayden Valley Elementary School vs. Strawberry Park Elementary School
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