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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Colorado Springs Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 68 public preschools serving 25,136 students in Colorado Springs, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Colorado Springs, CO are Chipeta Elementary School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School and Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado Springs, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Colorado Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Colorado Springs, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Woodmen-roberts Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8365 Orchard Path Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Antelope Trails Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2460 Paseo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Ranch Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1212.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6753 Shimmering Creek Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1313.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Edith Wolford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Howbert Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 North 31st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Springs Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4350 Centerville Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1717.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
The Da Vinci Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1335 Bridle Oak Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Remington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2825 Pony Tracks Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Encompass Heights Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3602 Daydreamer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
King Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6110 Sapporo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6460 Vickers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Stetson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4910 Jedediah Smith Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2626.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 East Buena Ventura Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
Legacy Peak Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8701 Wolf Valley Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Inspiration View Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9233 Vista Del Pico Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80927
(719) 201-8026
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
924 W Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3030.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Weikel Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6565 Lindstrom Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80902
(719) 358-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
High Plains Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2248 Vintage Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Trailblazer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2015 Wickes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
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: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Odyssey Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6275 Bridlespur Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8622
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Colorado Springs, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Colorado Springs, CO include Chipeta Elementary School, Ray E Kilmer Elementary School and Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Colorado Springs?
68 public preschools are located in Colorado Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Colorado Springs are often viewed compared to one another?

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