For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,129 students in 80487, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80487, CO are Strawberry Park Elementary School, Soda Creek Elementary School and Sleeping Giant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80487 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80487, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80487, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
80487, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80487, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80487, CO include Strawberry Park Elementary School, Soda Creek Elementary School and Sleeping Giant School.
How many public preschools are located in 80487?
3 public preschools are located in 80487.
What is the racial composition of students in 80487?
80487 public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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