For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 79 students in 81427, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in 81427, CO is Ouray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 81427 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 81427, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81427, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ouray Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81427, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81427, CO include Ouray Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81427?
1 public preschools are located in 81427.
What is the racial composition of students in 81427?
81427 public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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