For the 2024-25 school year, there are 88 public preschools serving 33,509 students in El Paso County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in El Paso County, CO are Prairie Winds Elementary School, Lewis-palmer Elementary School and Chipeta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in El Paso County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
790 King's Deer Point East
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 559-0800
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 559-0800
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis-palmer Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4750
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4750
Grades: PK-6
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2340 Ramsgate Terrace
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #66.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Woodmen-roberts Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8365 Orchard Path Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1330 Creekside Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4770
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4770
Grades: PK-6
| 849 students
Rank: #99.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #1010.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2460 Paseo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #1111.
Antelope Trails Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #1212.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #1313.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1414.
Edith Wolford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1515.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6753 Shimmering Creek Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1616.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #1717.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1818.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14550 Edison Road
Yoder, CO 80864
(719) 478-2125
Yoder, CO 80864
(719) 478-2125
Grades: PK-5
| 36 students
Rank: #1919.
Ranch Creek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #2020.
Springs Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4350 Centerville Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #2121.
Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Grades: PK-6
| 284 students
Rank: #2222.
Soaring Eagles Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 611 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
The Da Vinci Academy School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1335 Bridle Oak Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Howbert Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1023 North 31st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #2525.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2626.
Palmer Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Upper Glenway
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
(719) 488-4760
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
(719) 488-4760
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #2727.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 East Buena Ventura Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #2828.
Remington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2825 Pony Tracks Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Grades: PK-5
| 596 students
Rank: #2929.
Monument Charter Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Village Ridge Pt
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #3030.
Stetson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4910 Jedediah Smith Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #3131.
Buena Vista Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
924 W Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4100
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
(719) 328-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #3232.
Woodmen Hills Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8308 Del Rio Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 495-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #3333.
Mountain Vista Community School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 586 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
King Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6110 Sapporo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
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El Paso County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
422 E Vermijo Street, Suite 21
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Adult & Family Literacy High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2883 So. Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-4884
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-4884
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Adult Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
917 East Moreno Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-2975
Grades: 11-12
| 213 students
702 Cragmor Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
800 Bulldog Drive
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-2766
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
410 Tiajuana
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 375-0241
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
1107 N. Union
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
1330 Creekside Dr
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1099
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1099
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Doherty Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
1600 North Union Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
4220 East Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 570-7822
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
418 Yoder Street
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Calhan, CO 80808
(719) 347-3156
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
George Saiter School Of Excellence (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
2883 South Circle Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 635-6333
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
17050 South Peyton Hwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Colorado Springs, CO 80928
(719) 683-2247
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1604 South Cascade Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 328-4300
Grades: K-8
| 148 students
3115 Larkspur Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 203-6128
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
2727 North Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-4400
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
3302 Maizeland Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3100
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2206
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
420 South Rush Road
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Rush, CO 80833
(719) 478-2186
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
New Horizons Day School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2883 South Circle Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
209 Leta Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-3375
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
Palmer Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 328-5040
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
525 East Costilla Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 570-7575
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
650 Pine Loop
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4900
Usaf Academy, CO 80840
(719) 234-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
3115 Larkspur
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 227-7152
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 227-7152
Grades: K-8
| 244 students
2555 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 473-6566
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 473-6566
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
2520 Airport Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 638-6554
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 638-6554
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Special Programs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1115 North El Paso Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 520-2084
Grades: PK-12
| 179 students
Spring Creek Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Spring Creek Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3190 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(303) 866-6600
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1832 South Wahsatch
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 471-1999
Grades: K-6
| 1,060 students
1355 Kelly Johnson
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1970
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-1970
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in El Paso County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in El Paso County, CO include Prairie Winds Elementary School, Lewis-palmer Elementary School and Chipeta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in El Pasounty?
88 public preschools are located in El Pasounty.
What is the racial composition of students in El Pasounty?
El Pasounty public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in El Pasounty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in El Pasounty include: Remington Elementary School vs. Springs Ranch Elementary School, Trailblazer Elementary School vs. Chipeta Elementary School, Giberson Elementary School vs. Bricker Elementary School
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