For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 302 students in Hotchkiss, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Hotchkiss, CO is Hotchkiss Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hotchkiss, CO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Hotchkiss have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hotchkiss, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hotchkiss Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 Lorah Lane
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Hotchkiss, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 60
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
North Fork Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
397 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hotchkiss, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hotchkiss, CO include Hotchkiss Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hotchkiss?
1 public preschools are located in Hotchkiss.
What is the racial composition of students in Hotchkiss?
Hotchkiss public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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