For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,418 students in Summit County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Summit County, CO are Frisco Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School and Upper Blue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Summit County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Frisco Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 8th Avenue
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Summit Cove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0727 Cove Boulevard
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Upper Blue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Dillon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
108 Deerpath Road
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Silverthorne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hamilton Creek Road
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Summit County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Summit County, CO include Frisco Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School and Upper Blue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Summitunty?
5 public preschools are located in Summitunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Summitunty?
Summitunty public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Summitunty include: Upper Blue Elementary School vs. Frisco Elementary School, Summit Cove Elementary School vs. Dillon Valley Elementary School, Silverthorne Elementary School vs. Frisco Elementary School
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