For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 225 students in Clear Creek County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Clear Creek County, CO are Georgetown Community School and Carlson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Creek County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Clear Creek County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clear Creek County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Georgetown Community School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
504 14th Street
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Carlson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-4431
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Clear Creek County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 457
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Georgetown, CO 80444
(303) 569-3277
Grades: K-6
| 96 students
The One Room School House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 3369
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 569-2328
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clear Creek County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Clear Creek County, CO include Georgetown Community School and Carlson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clear Creekunty?
2 public preschools are located in Clear Creekunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Creekunty?
Clear Creekunty public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clear Creekunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clear Creekunty include: Georgetown Community School vs. Carlson Elementary School, Carlson Elementary School vs. Georgetown Community School
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