Best Wellington Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,020 students in Wellington, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wellington, CO are Rice Elementary School and Eyestone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wellington, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Wellington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Wellington, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rice Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7000 Third Street
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Eyestone Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4000 Wilson Avenue
Wellington, CO 80549
(970) 488-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wellington, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wellington, CO include Rice Elementary School and Eyestone Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wellington?
2 public preschools are located in Wellington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wellington?
Wellington public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wellington are often viewed compared to one another?

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