For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,231 students in Glenwood Springs, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Glenwood Springs, CO are Sopris Elementary School, Riverview School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Glenwood Springs, 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 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Glenwood Springs have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Glenwood Springs, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sopris Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Mount Sopris Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
228 Flying M Road
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 510-0252
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Springs Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 School Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
(970) 384-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: n/an/a
695 Red Mt Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 948-3581
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Glenwood Springs, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Project Rebound High School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9546
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Yampah Teen Parent Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
695 Red Mountain Dr
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-9463
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Glenwood Springs, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Glenwood Springs, CO include Sopris Elementary School, Riverview School and Glenwood Springs Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Glenwood Springs?
4 public preschools are located in Glenwood Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood Springs?
Glenwood Springs public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Glenwood Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Glenwood Springs include: Sopris Elementary School vs. Glenwood Springs Elementary School, Glenwood Springs Elementary School vs. Sopris Elementary School
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