For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,264 students in Johnstown, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Johnstown, CO are Riverview Pk-8 and Elwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnstown, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnstown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Johnstown, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Pk-8
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Barkwood Drive
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 613-7000
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 613-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Elwell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Silverbell Dr
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4605
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4605
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Johnstown, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Johnstown, CO include Riverview Pk-8 and Elwell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Johnstown?
2 public preschools are located in Johnstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnstown?
Johnstown public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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