For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 579 students in Las Animas County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Las Animas County, CO are Kim Elementary School, Primero Elementary School and Hoehne Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Las Animas County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Las Animas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Las Animas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kim Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 State Street
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Kim, CO 81049
(719) 643-5295
Grades: PK-5
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Primero Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20200 State Highway 12
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Weston, CO 81091
(719) 868-2715
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Hoehne Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19851 County Road 75. 1
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Hoehne, CO 81046
(719) 846-4457
Grades: PK-12
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Branson School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: PK-12
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Aguilar Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 North Balsam
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Aguilar, CO 81020
(719) 941-4188
Grades: PK-5
| 72 students
Las Animas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 Saddlerock Drive
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5531
Grades: PK-5
| 21 students
Branson School Online Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
101 Saddlerock Dr
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Branson, CO 81027
(719) 946-5521
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
1021 Pierce Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6995
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
19851 County Rd. 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: PK-6
| 179 students
19851 County Road 75.1
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4457
Grades: 7-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Las Animas County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Las Animas County, CO include Kim Elementary School, Primero Elementary School and Hoehne Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Las Animasunty?
5 public preschools are located in Las Animasunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Las Animasunty?
Las Animasunty public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Las Animasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Las Animasunty include: Primero Elementary School vs. Hoehne Schools, Hoehne Schools vs. Primero Elementary School
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