For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 474 students in Washington County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, CO are Arickaree Elementary School, Otis Elementary School and Woodlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arickaree Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Woodlin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Gr: PK-5 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Forest Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5450 Meridian Road
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Washington County, CO include Arickaree Elementary School, Otis Elementary School and Woodlin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washingtonunty?
4 public preschools are located in Washingtonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Washingtonunty?
Washingtonunty public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washingtonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washingtonunty include: Arickaree Elementary School vs. Akron Elementary School, Akron Elementary School vs. Arickaree Elementary School
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