For the 2025-26 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 39% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Penrose Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
80917, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Doherty Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Minority enrollment: 21%
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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