For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,295 students in Rifle, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rifle, CO are Wamsley Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rifle, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Rifle have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Rifle, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wamsley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Graham Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Farmstead Parkway
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rifle, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rifle, CO include Wamsley Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rifle?
3 public preschools are located in Rifle.
What is the racial composition of students in Rifle?
Rifle public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Rifle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rifle include: Highland Elementary School vs. Graham Mesa Elementary School, Graham Mesa Elementary School vs. Highland Elementary School, Wamsley Elementary School vs. Graham Mesa Elementary School
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