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Best El Paso County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 87 public preschools serving 33,070 students in El Paso County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in El Paso County, CO are Prairie Winds Elementary School, Chipeta Elementary School and Ray E Kilmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in El Paso County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 King's Deer Point East
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 559-0800
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2340 Ramsgate Terrace
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Lewis-palmer Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4750
Gr: PK-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 Creekside Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4770
Gr: PK-6 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Woodmen-roberts Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8365 Orchard Path Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Antelope Trails Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2460 Paseo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1212.
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Ranch Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6753 Shimmering Creek Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1818.
Edith Wolford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Howbert Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 North 31st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Springs Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4350 Centerville Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14550 Edison Road
Yoder, CO 80864
(719) 478-2125
Gr: PK-5 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2323.
Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2424.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2525.
Palmer Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Upper Glenway
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
(719) 488-4760
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Soaring Eagles Community School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Gr: PK-7 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
The Da Vinci Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1335 Bridle Oak Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Remington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2825 Pony Tracks Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2929.
Ute Pass Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9230 Chipita Park Road
Cascade, CO 80809
(719) 685-2227
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Encompass Heights Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3602 Daydreamer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
King Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6110 Sapporo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3333.
Monument Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 Village Ridge Pt
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3434.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6460 Vickers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3535.
Stetson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4910 Jedediah Smith Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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El Paso County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
21st Century Charter School At Colorado Springs (Closed 2008)
Charter School
422 E Vermijo Street, Suite 21
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Adult & Family Literacy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2883 So. Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-4884
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Adult Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
917 East Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Gr: 11-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Bates Elementary School (Closed 2014)
702 Cragmor Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Briargate Preschool (Closed 2023)
1110 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1750
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Calhan Middle School (Closed 2023)
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: 6-8
Career Building Academy (Closed 2018)
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Cesar Chavez Colorado Springs - Central Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Coperni 2 (Closed 2023)
Charter School
525 E Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Creekside Middle School (Closed 2011)
1330 Creekside Dr
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1099
Gr: 6-8
Doherty Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 21%
East Middle School (Closed 2008)
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Edison Academy (Closed 2018)
14550 Edison Road
Yoder, CO 80864
(719) 478-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frontier Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
George Saiter School Of Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Gr: K-12
Hanover Elementary School (Closed 2011)
17050 South Peyton Hwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Gr: PK-5
Ivywild Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1604 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Launch High School (Closed 2023)
3115 Larkspur Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2727 North Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Longfellow Elementary School (Closed 2010)
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Miami-yoder Junior High School (Closed 2015)
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Miamiyoder Elementary School (Closed 2023)
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Miamiyoder Junior-senior High School (Closed 2023)
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Gr: 6-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
New Horizons Day School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2883 South Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
North Elementary School (Closed 2012)
209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Gr: K-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Palmer Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Peyton College Academy (Closed 2023)
18320 Main St
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pikes Peak Elementary School (Closed 2024)
1520 Verde Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Pikes Peak Prep (Closed 2023)
525 East Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Pine Valley Elementary School (Closed 2009)
650 Pine Loop
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Scholars To Leaders Academy (Closed 2015)
3115 Larkspur
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 227-7152
Gr: K-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Shivers Academy Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
2555 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 473-6566
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Space Technology And Arts Academy (Star Academy) (Closed 2017)
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 638-6554
Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1115 North El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 24%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in El Paso County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in El Paso County, CO include Prairie Winds Elementary School, Chipeta Elementary School and Ray E Kilmer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in El Pasounty?
87 public preschools are located in El Pasounty.
What is the racial composition of students in El Pasounty?
El Pasounty public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in El Pasounty are often viewed compared to one another?

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