For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 474 students in Rio Grande County, CO.
The top ranked public preschool in Rio Grande County, CO is Haskin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rio Grande County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Rio Grande County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rio Grande County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 Lyell
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-3231
Grades: PK-1
| 182 students
Rio Grande County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77011th St
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-1
| 74 students
525 Second Avenue
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5996
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
10th & Oak
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Del Norte, CO 81132
(719) 657-4030
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rio Grande County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Rio Grande County, CO include Haskin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rio Grandeunty?
2 public preschools are located in Rio Grandeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Grandeunty?
Rio Grandeunty public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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