For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 879 students in Teller County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Teller County, CO are Summit Elementary School, Columbine Elementary School and Cresson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Teller County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Teller County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Teller County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
490 Meadow Park Dr
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 North C Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Merit Academy
Charter School
600 E Kelley's Lane
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Gr: PK-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Teller County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 E Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Teller County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Teller County, CO include Summit Elementary School, Columbine Elementary School and Cresson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tellerunty?
4 public preschools are located in Tellerunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Tellerunty?
Tellerunty public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Tellerunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tellerunty include: Columbine Elementary School vs. Summit Elementary School, Cresson Elementary School vs. Summit Elementary School, Summit Elementary School vs. Columbine Elementary School
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