For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 281 students in Chaffee County, CO.
The top ranked public preschool in Chaffee County, CO is Salida Montessori Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chaffee County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Chaffee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Chaffee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salida Montessori Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1040 I Street
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 539-4887
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning Program
Magnet School
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salida Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
516 Teller Ave
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5237
Salida, CO 81201
(719) 530-5237
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Chaffee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Arrowhead Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 1199
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4675
Grades: 5-12
| 22 students
613 East Main St
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Grades: 3-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chaffee County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Chaffee County, CO include Salida Montessori Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Chaffeeunty?
3 public preschools are located in Chaffeeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Chaffeeunty?
Chaffeeunty public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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