For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 422 students in Huerfano County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Huerfano County, CO are La Veta Elementary School, Peakview School and Gardner Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huerfano County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Huerfano County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Huerfano County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Peakview School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Gardner Valley School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25421 Highway 69
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Huerfano County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Huerfano County, CO include La Veta Elementary School, Peakview School and Gardner Valley School.
How many public preschools are located in Huerfanounty?
3 public preschools are located in Huerfanounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Huerfanounty?
Huerfanounty public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Huerfanounty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Huerfanounty include: Gardner Valley School vs. Peakview School, La Veta Elementary School vs. Peakview School, Peakview School vs. La Veta Elementary School
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