For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,418 students in Summit County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Summit County, CO are Summit Cove Elementary School, Frisco Elementary School and Dillon Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Summit County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Summit County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Cove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
0727 Cove Boulevard
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Frisco Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 8th Avenue
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Dillon Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Deerpath Road
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Dillon, CO 80435
(970) 368-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Upper Blue Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Breckenridge, CO 80424
(970) 368-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
Silverthorne Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hamilton Creek Road
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 368-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Summit County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Summit County Dor Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
465 Brian Ave
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Silverthorne, CO 80498
(970) 468-6701
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Summit County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Summit County, CO include Summit Cove Elementary School, Frisco Elementary School and Dillon Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Summitunty?
5 public preschools are located in Summitunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Summitunty?
Summitunty public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Summitunty include: Summit Cove Elementary School vs. Dillon Valley Elementary School, Upper Blue Elementary School vs. Frisco Elementary School, Dillon Valley Elementary School vs. Summit Cove Elementary School
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