For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 394 students in 81303, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 81303, CO are Florida Mesa Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81303 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81303, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81303, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florida Mesa Elementary 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
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Cr 218
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 259-5249
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
81303, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 81303, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 81303, CO include Florida Mesa Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81303?
2 public preschools are located in 81303.
What is the racial composition of students in 81303?
81303 public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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