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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Weld County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 41 public preschools serving 17,716 students in Weld County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Weld County, CO are Kenneth Homyak Pk-8, Fall River Elementary School and Mead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weld County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Weld County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Weld County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3927 York Street
Dacono, CO 80514
(303) 857-3380
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Fall River Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Deerwood Drive
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 652-7920
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
520 Welker Ave.
Mead, CO 80542
(970) 535-4488
Gr: PK-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Briggsdale Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
515 Leslie Street
Briggsdale, CO 80611
(970) 656-3417
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Pawnee School Pk-12
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19 Chatoga
Grover, CO 80729
(970) 895-2222
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1583 Grand Avenue
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 686-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
42315 Wcr 133
New Raymer, CO 80742
(970) 437-5351
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6632 St Vrain Ranch Boulevard
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 494-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Range View Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Ponderosa Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 833-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10290 Neighbors Parkway
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 652-8240
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Firestone Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5753 Twilight Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3711
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Stone Mountain Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
(970) 686-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Legacy Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7701 Eagle Boulevard
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 652-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Hoff Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7558 Wcr 59
Keenesburg, CO 80643
(303) 536-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Pete Mirich Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 1st Ave
La Salle, CO 80645
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1616.
Alpine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2005 Alpine Street
Longmont, CO 80504
(720) 652-8140
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Elwell Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 Silverbell Dr
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 587-4605
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Riverview Pk-8
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3550 Barkwood Drive
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970) 613-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1919.
Gilcrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Birch Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Beech Street
Hudson, CO 80642
(303) 536-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Winograd K-8 Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 North 71st Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Carbon Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Coriolis Way
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2323.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Longs Peak Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
James Madison Steam Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 24th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-1700
Gr: PK-7 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
800 East 5th
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Shawsheen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4020 West 7th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2727.
Platteville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 Main Street
Platteville, CO 80651
(970) 350-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Meeker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2221 28th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 13th Street
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 348-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
341 14th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 348-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Milliken Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Broad Street
Milliken, CO 80543
(970) 587-4667
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Thunder Valley Pk-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 8th Street
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Gr: PK-8 | 880 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3333.
Timberline Pk-8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
233 East Mountain View Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Hollister Lake Elementary School
550 Sundance Drive
Windsor, CO 80550
(303) 866-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Little Trappers Preschool
200 South Fulton Avenue
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
(303) 857-3213
Gr: PK | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 157:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Weld County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Weld County, CO include Kenneth Homyak Pk-8, Fall River Elementary School and Mead Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Weldunty?
40 public preschools are located in Weldunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Weldunty?
Weldunty public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Weldunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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