For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 1,632 students in Routt County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Routt County, CO are Soda Creek Elementary School, Strawberry Park Elementary School and North Routt Community Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Routt County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Routt County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Routt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
North Routt Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
26990 Eagle Lane
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Clark, CO 80428
(970) 871-6062
Grades: PK-8
| 83 students
Rank: #44.
Steamboat Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Steamboat Springs, CO 80488
(970) 879-6653
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Hayden Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Breeze Basin Blvd.
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3756
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: n/an/a
26 W 5th Street
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 870-2659
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Routt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3761
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
495 West Jefferson Street
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Hayden, CO 81639
(970) 276-3762
Grades: 6-8
| 85 students
Routt County Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 158
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Oak Creek, CO 80467
(970) 736-2313
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-5888
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Routt County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Routt County, CO include Soda Creek Elementary School, Strawberry Park Elementary School and North Routt Community Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Routtunty?
7 public preschools are located in Routtunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Routtunty?
Routtunty public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Routtunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Routtunty include: Soda Creek Elementary School vs. Strawberry Park Elementary School, Strawberry Park Elementary School vs. Soda Creek Elementary School, Hayden Valley Elementary School vs. Strawberry Park Elementary School
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