For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 727 students in 80917, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80917, CO are Rudy Elementary School and Penrose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80917 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80917, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80917, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4285 South Nonchalant Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
80917, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80917, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80917, CO include Rudy Elementary School and Penrose Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80917?
2 public preschools are located in 80917.
What is the racial composition of students in 80917?
80917 public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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