For the 2025 school year, there are 66 public preschools serving 25,579 students in Colorado Springs, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Colorado Springs, CO are Chipeta Elementary School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School and Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado Springs, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Colorado Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Colorado Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2340 Ramsgate Terrace
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Gr: PK-6 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Woodmen-roberts Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8365 Orchard Path Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Antelope Trails Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2460 Paseo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Ranch Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6753 Shimmering Creek Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Edith Wolford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Howbert Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1023 North 31st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1616.
Springs Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4350 Centerville Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1818.
Soaring Eagles Community School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Gr: PK-7 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
The Da Vinci Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1335 Bridle Oak Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2020.
Remington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2825 Pony Tracks Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Encompass Heights Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3602 Daydreamer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
King Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6110 Sapporo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2424.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6460 Vickers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6100
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Stetson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4910 Jedediah Smith Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2626.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 East Buena Ventura Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Legacy Peak Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8701 Wolf Valley Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5900
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2828.
Inspiration View Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9233 Vista Del Pico Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 201-8026
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 201-8026
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2929.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
924 W Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4100
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3030.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Weikel Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6565 Lindstrom Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
High Plains Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2248 Vintage Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4700
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Trailblazer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Wickes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-6300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
835 East St Vrain Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2700
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Odyssey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6275 Bridlespur Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8622
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8622
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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Colorado Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
422 E Vermijo Street, Suite 21
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
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
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
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Gr: 11-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 62%
702 Cragmor Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1110 Chapel Hills Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1750
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1750
Gr: PK | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
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
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 209-2406
Gr: K-8 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Doherty Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 21%
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Emerson-edison Junior Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
George Saiter School Of Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Gr: K-12
17050 South Peyton Hwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Gr: PK-5
1604 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
3115 Larkspur Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
2727 North Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
New Horizons Day School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2883 South Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
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
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Minority enrollment: 35%
1520 Verde Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2180
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
525 East Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
3115 Larkspur
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 227-7152
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
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 473-6566
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 638-6554
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
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Spring Creek Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Gr: 4-12
Spring Creek Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(303) 866-6600
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(303) 866-6600
Gr: 5-12
200 Loomis Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2185
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2185
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Gr: K-6 | 1,060 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
924 West Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4800
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
West Valley School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2340 Robinson Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 635-1796
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 635-1796
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 17%
2904 West Kiowa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4900
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4900
Gr: K-5 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Colorado Springs, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Colorado Springs, CO include Chipeta Elementary School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School and Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colorado Springs?
66 public preschools are located in Colorado Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Colorado Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Colorado Springs include: Trailblazer Elementary School vs. Chipeta Elementary School, Remington Elementary School vs. Springs Ranch Elementary School, Odyssey Elementary School vs. Springs Ranch Elementary School
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