For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 839 students in Kit Carson County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Kit Carson County, CO are Stratton Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Hi-plains School District R-23. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kit Carson County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Kit Carson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kit Carson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6 Main
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Stratton, CO 80836
(719) 348-5521
Gr: PK-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Burlington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 11th Street
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Burlington, CO 80807
(719) 346-8166
Gr: PK-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Hi-plains School District R-23
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Iowa Ave
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Seibert, CO 80834
(970) 664-2616
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Bethune Public Schools
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
145 West 3rd
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Bethune, CO 80805
(719) 346-7513
Gr: PK-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Flagler Public School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
421 Julian
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Flagler, CO 80815
(719) 765-4684
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Kit Carson County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Kit Carson County, CO include Stratton Elementary School, Burlington Elementary School and Hi-plains School District R-23.
How many public preschools are located in Kit Carsonunty?
5 public preschools are located in Kit Carsonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Kit Carsonunty?
Kit Carsonunty public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kit Carsonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kit Carsonunty include: Flagler Public School vs. Hi-plains School District R-23, Hi-plains School District R-23 vs. Flagler Public School
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