For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,092 students in Fruita, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Fruita, CO are Monument View Montessori Charter School, Monument Ridge Elementary School and Rim Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fruita, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Fruita have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fruita, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monument View Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1956 Hwy 6 And 50 Building A
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 858-3798
Grades: PK-5
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Monument Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1501 K.4 Rd
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-5100
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Rim Rock Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1810 J 6 Road
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6770
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6770
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
Shelledy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
353 North Mesa
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6460
Fruita, CO 81521
(970) 254-6460
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Fruita, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fruita, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Fruita, CO include Monument View Montessori Charter School, Monument Ridge Elementary School and Rim Rock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fruita?
4 public preschools are located in Fruita.
What is the racial composition of students in Fruita?
Fruita public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fruita are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fruita include: Rim Rock Elementary School vs. Shelledy Elementary School, Shelledy Elementary School vs. Rim Rock Elementary School
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