For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,189 students in La Plata County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in La Plata County, CO are Park Elementary School, Needham Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Plata County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in La Plata County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in La Plata County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 E. 6th Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3718
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Needham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Florida Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
216 Highway 172
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 247-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Animas Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
373 Hermosa Meadows Road
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-0124
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11274 Highway 140
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331
Hesperus, CO 81326
(970) 588-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #77.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Cr 218
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bayfield Primary School
Magnet School
511 East Mustang Lane
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-0881
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-0881
Grades: PK-2
| 267 students
La Plata County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Ignacio Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
315 Ignacio St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Pine River Valley High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
535 Candelaria Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Robert Denier Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in La Plata County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in La Plata County, CO include Park Elementary School, Needham Elementary School and Riverview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in La Plataunty?
8 public preschools are located in La Plataunty.
What is the racial composition of students in La Plataunty?
La Plataunty public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in La Plataunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in La Plataunty include: Needham Elementary School vs. Park Elementary School, Florida Mesa Elementary School vs. Animas Valley Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School vs. Park Elementary School
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