For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 563 students in Rio Blanco County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rio Blanco County, CO are Meeker Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Blanco County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Rio Blanco County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rio Blanco County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Ute Road
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Meeker, CO 81641
(970) 878-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 River Road
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Rangely, CO 81648
(970) 675-2267
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rio Blanco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rio Blanco County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rio Blanco County, CO include Meeker Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rio Blancounty?
2 public preschools are located in Rio Blancounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Blancounty?
Rio Blancounty public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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