Best 81602 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 836 students in 81602, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81602, CO are Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81602 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81602, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 81602, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sopris Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81602, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81602, CO include Sopris Elementary School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81602?
2 public preschools are located in 81602.
What is the racial composition of students in 81602?
81602 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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