For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 744 students in Calhan, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Calhan, CO are Calhan Elementary School and Ellicott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhan, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Calhan have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Calhan, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ellicott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
399 South Ellicott Highway
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 683-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Calhan, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frontier Charter Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Calhan, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Calhan, CO include Calhan Elementary School and Ellicott Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Calhan?
2 public preschools are located in Calhan.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhan?
Calhan public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Calhan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Calhan include: Calhan Elementary School vs. Ellicott Elementary School, Ellicott Elementary School vs. Calhan Elementary School
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