For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 741 students in 81520, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81520, CO are Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81520 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 81520, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81520, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3260 D1/2 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Clifton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3276 F Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81520, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81520, CO include Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81520?
2 public preschools are located in 81520.
What is the racial composition of students in 81520?
81520 public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.