Best Colorado Special Education Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 special education public preschools serving 711 students in Colorado.
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Colorado are Freedom Elementary School, Miller Special Education and Rocky Mountain Deaf School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Special Education Public Preschools in Colorado (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10300 W Nassau Ave
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
Gr: PK-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in Colorado?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Colorado include Freedom Elementary School, Miller Special Education and Rocky Mountain Deaf School.
How many special education public preschools are located in Colorado?
4 special education public preschools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado special education public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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