For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,343 students in Fremont County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fremont County, CO are Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Penrose Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fremont County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Fremont County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fremont County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Fremont Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 West 5th Street
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Florence, CO 81226
(719) 784-6303
Gr: PK-6 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Cotopaxi Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 County Road 12
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Cotopaxi, CO 81223
(719) 942-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fremont County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fremont County, CO include Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Penrose Elementary School and Fremont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fremontunty?
5 public preschools are located in Fremontunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Fremontunty?
Fremontunty public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fremontunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fremontunty include: Penrose Elementary School vs. Fremont Elementary School, Fremont Elementary School vs. Penrose Elementary School, Mckinley Elementary School vs. Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
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