For the 2025 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
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:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
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
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10300 W Nassau Ave
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 984-5749
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:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
33 N. Institute St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 578-2100
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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