For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 447 students in Carbondale, CO.
The top ranked public preschool in Carbondale, CO is Crystal River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, CO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carbondale, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crystal River Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Grades: PK-4
| 447 students
Carbondale, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 South 3rd
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carbondale, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Carbondale, CO include Crystal River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carbondale?
1 public preschools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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