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Best Delta County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,317 students in Delta County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Delta County, CO are North Fork School Of Integrated Studies, Paonia K-8 and North Fork Montessori Crawford. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Delta County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Delta County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Paonia K-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Gr: PK-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
North Fork Montessori Crawford
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51 Fir Ave
Crawford, CO 81415
(970) 921-4935
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cedaredge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
380 N Grand Mesa Drive
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-3885
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hotchkiss Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
465 Lorah Lane
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Backpack Early Learning Academy
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9517
Gr: PK | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 88:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Delta County, CO

Delta County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Achieve Blended Learning Academy (Closed 2020)
1765 Highway 50
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-7671
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Delta County Virtual Academy (Closed 2015)
822 Grand Avenue
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-2753
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Delta Online Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
1080 Pioneer Road
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-6505
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Hotchkiss Middle School (Closed 2004)
P O Box 60
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lamborn Vision School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
15521 Black Bridge Rd
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Gr: K-12
North Fork Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
397 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
North Fork Vision School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7655 2075
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-4438
Gr: PK-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Paonia High School (Closed 2023)
846 Grand Avenue
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4882
Gr: 7-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Paonia Middle School (Closed 2004)
P O Box 10
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-4833
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Surface Creek Vision School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
695 North Grand Mesa Dr
Cedaredge, CO 81413
(970) 856-6193
Gr: K-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 111:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Delta County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Delta County, CO include North Fork School Of Integrated Studies, Paonia K-8 and North Fork Montessori Crawford.
How many public preschools are located in Deltaunty?
6 public preschools are located in Deltaunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Deltaunty?
Deltaunty public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Deltaunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Deltaunty include: Paonia K-8 vs. Hotchkiss Elementary School, Hotchkiss Elementary School vs. Paonia K-8

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