Best Salida Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 217 students in Salida, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Salida, CO is Salida Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salida, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Salida have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Salida, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
516 Teller Ave
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5237
Gr: PK | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Salida, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Salida, CO include Salida Montessori Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Salida?
2 public preschools are located in Salida.
What is the racial composition of students in Salida?
Salida public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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