For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,224 students in Steamboat Springs, CO. The top-ranked public preschools in Steamboat Springs, CO are Strawberry Park Elementary School, Soda Creek Elementary School and Steamboat Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steamboat Springs, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Steamboat Springs have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Steamboat Springs, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Steamboat Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Steamboat Springs, CO include Strawberry Park Elementary School, Soda Creek Elementary School and Steamboat Montessori. Steamboat Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public preschools are located in Steamboat Springs?
4 public preschools are located in Steamboat Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Steamboat Springs?
Steamboat Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Steamboat Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Steamboat Springs include: Soda Creek Elementary School vs. Strawberry Park Elementary School, Strawberry Park Elementary School vs. Soda Creek Elementary School
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