For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 791 students in Clifton, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Clifton, CO are Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clifton, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Clifton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clifton, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3260 D1/2 Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Clifton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3276 F Road
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Clifton, CO 81520
(970) 254-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clifton, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Clifton, CO include Rocky Mountain Elementary School and Clifton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clifton?
2 public preschools are located in Clifton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clifton?
Clifton public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Clifton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clifton include: Rocky Mountain Elementary School vs. Clifton Elementary School, Clifton Elementary School vs. Rocky Mountain Elementary School
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