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Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 blue ribbon public preschools serving 14,306 students in Colorado.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Colorado are Bear Creek Elementary School, Traut Core Elementary School and Northridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Colorado (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2500 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(720) 561-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Traut Core Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2515 Timberwood Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 488-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 South Park Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Swigert International School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2340 Ramsgate Terrace
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Bromwell Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2500 East 4th Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 424-9330
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7451 South Homestead Parkway
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Mcclave Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 Lincoln Street
Mc Clave, CO 81057
(719) 829-4517
Gr: PK-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Valdez Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 West 29th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-3310
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Werner Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7855 South Willow Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Tavelli Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1118 Miramount Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 488-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Bradley International School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3051 South Elm Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Kruse Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4400 Mcmurry Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
840 75th Street
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 561-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10450 Stonegate Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8075
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Kendrick Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1350 South Hoyt Street
Denver, CO 80232
(303) 982-8324
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1230 South Grant Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2121.
Soaring Eagles Community School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2222.
Mesa View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2967 B Road
Grand Junction, CO 81503
(970) 254-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Orchard Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 Orchard Ave
Grand Junction, CO 81501
(970) 254-7560
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2424.
Kit Carson Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
102 W. 5th Avenue
Kit Carson, CO 80825
(719) 962-3219
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Haaff Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15 Chinook Lane
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Sanford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719) 274-5167
Gr: PK-6 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2727.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
835 East St Vrain Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
804 West Main Street
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Illinois
Penrose, CO 81240
(719) 372-6777
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3030.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Eva R Baca Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 East 17th Street
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7530
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Morton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 West 31st Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 549-7585
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
Wildflower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1860 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-2155
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3535.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Brown Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-7575
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Colorado?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Colorado include Bear Creek Elementary School, Traut Core Elementary School and Northridge Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Colorado?
38 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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