For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 531 students in Conejos County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Conejos County, CO are La Jara Elementary School, Sanford Elementary School and Guadalupe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Conejos County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Conejos County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Conejos County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Jara Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 Poplar Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
La Jara, CO 81140
(719) 274-5791
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Guadalupe Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Conejos County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Conejos County, CO include La Jara Elementary School, Sanford Elementary School and Guadalupe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Conejosunty?
3 public preschools are located in Conejosunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Conejosunty?
Conejosunty public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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