For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 178 students in Gilcrest, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gilcrest, CO is Gilcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilcrest, CO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Gilcrest have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Gilcrest, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gilcrest, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gilcrest, CO include Gilcrest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gilcrest?
1 public preschools are located in Gilcrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilcrest?
Gilcrest public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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