For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 302 students in 81419, CO.
The top ranked public preschool in 81419, CO is Hotchkiss Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 81419 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81419, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81419, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hotchkiss Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 Lorah Lane
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
81419, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 60
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3144
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
North Fork Montessori School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
397 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-5910
Grades: PK-6
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 81419, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 81419, CO include Hotchkiss Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81419?
1 public preschools are located in 81419.
What is the racial composition of students in 81419?
81419 public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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