For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,364 students in Frederick, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Frederick, CO are Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Frederick have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Frederick, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbon Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Coriolis Way
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Thunder Valley Pk-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 8th Street
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Gr: PK-8 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
555 8th Street
Frederick, CO 80530
(720) 652-7906
Frederick, CO 80530
(720) 652-7906
Gr: PK | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Frederick, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Frederick, CO include Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8.
How many public preschools are located in Frederick?
3 public preschools are located in Frederick.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick?
Frederick public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Frederick are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Frederick include: Carbon Valley Academy vs. Thunder Valley Pk-8, Thunder Valley Pk-8 vs. Carbon Valley Academy
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