For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 474 students in Rio Grande County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rio Grande County, CO is Haskin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Rio Grande County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rio Grande County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Gr: PK-1 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rio Grande County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-1 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
10th & Oak
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Gr: K-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rio Grande County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rio Grande County, CO include Haskin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rio Grandeunty?
2 public preschools are located in Rio Grandeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grandeunty?
Rio Grandeunty public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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