For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 731 students in 81637, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81637, CO are Red Hill Elementary School and Gypsum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81637 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 81637, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81637, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Gypsum Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Highway 6
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81637, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81637, CO include Red Hill Elementary School and Gypsum Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81637?
2 public preschools are located in 81637.
What is the racial composition of students in 81637?
81637 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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