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Best Carbondale Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 628 students in Carbondale, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carbondale, CO are Ross Montessori School and Crystal River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Carbondale, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ross Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
109 Lewies Lane
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-7199
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Crystal River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Gr: PK-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carbondale, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carbondale, CO include Ross Montessori School and Crystal River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carbondale?
2 public preschools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?

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