For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 246 students in Lincoln County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, CO are Karval Elementary School and Genoa-hugo School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Karval Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16232 County Road 29
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Karval, CO 80823
(719) 446-5311
Gr: PK-5 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Genoa-hugo School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 West 7th Street
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Hugo, CO 80821
(719) 743-2428
Gr: PK-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, CO include Karval Elementary School and Genoa-hugo School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincolnunty?
2 public preschools are located in Lincolnunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincolnunty?
Lincolnunty public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lincolnunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lincolnunty include: Genoa-hugo School vs. Karval Elementary School, Karval Elementary School vs. Genoa-hugo School
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