For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 146 students in Westcliffe, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Westcliffe, CO is Custer County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westcliffe, CO public preschool 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 Westcliffe have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Westcliffe, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Custer County Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
709 Main Street
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Westcliffe, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Westcliffe, CO include Custer County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Westcliffe?
1 public preschools are located in Westcliffe.
What is the racial composition of students in Westcliffe?
Westcliffe public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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