For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,418 students in Summit County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Summit County, CO are Frisco Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School and Upper Blue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Summit County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Frisco Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 8th Avenue
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Summit Cove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0727 Cove Boulevard
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Upper Blue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Dillon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 Deerpath Road
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Silverthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hamilton Creek Road
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Summit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Summit County Dor Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
465 Brian Ave
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Summit County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Summit County, CO include Frisco Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School and Upper Blue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Summitunty?
5 public preschools are located in Summitunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Summitunty?
Summitunty public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Summitunty include: Summit Cove Elementary School vs. Dillon Valley Elementary School, Dillon Valley Elementary School vs. Summit Cove Elementary School, Silverthorne Elementary School vs. Frisco Elementary School
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