For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 224 students in Ouray County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ouray County, CO are Ridgway Elementary School and Ouray Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouray County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Ouray 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ouray County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 West Clinton Street
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Ridgway, CO 81432
(970) 626-5468
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Ouray Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ouray County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ouray County, CO include Ridgway Elementary School and Ouray Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ourayunty?
2 public preschools are located in Ourayunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Ourayunty?
Ourayunty public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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