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Best El Paso County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 89 public preschools serving 33,070 students in El Paso County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in El Paso County, CO are Prairie Winds Elementary School, Chipeta Elementary School and Ray E Kilmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in El Paso County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 El Paso County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Winds Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
790 King's Deer Point East
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 559-0800
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Chipeta Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2340 Ramsgate Terrace
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 328-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ray E Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4285 Walker Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 488-4740
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Lewis-palmer Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1315 Lake Woodmoor Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4750
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Bear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1330 Creekside Drive
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 488-4770
Gr: PK-6 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Rudy Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5370 Cracker Barrel Circle
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-7600
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Woodmen-roberts Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8365 Orchard Path Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
(719) 234-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Academy International Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8550 Charity Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4000
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Antelope Trails Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15280 Jessie Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2460 Paseo Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 328-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3475 Hampton Park Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Ranch Creek Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9155 Tutt Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO 80924
(719) 234-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6753 Shimmering Creek Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4190 Bardot Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Meridian Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10480 Rainbow Bridge Drive
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 494-2909
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1818.
Edith Wolford Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13710 Black Forest Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1919.
Howbert Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1023 North 31st Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 328-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Springs Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4350 Centerville Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 494-8600
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Oak Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3333 Oak Creek Drive West
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 579-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2222.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14550 Edison Road
Yoder, CO 80864
(719) 478-2125
Gr: PK-5 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2323.
Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13550 Bradshaw Road
Peyton, CO 80831
(719) 749-0170
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2424.
Manitou Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Pawnee Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-2195
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2525.
Palmer Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
115 Upper Glenway
Palmer Lake, CO 80133
(719) 488-4760
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
Soaring Eagles Community School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2727.
The Da Vinci Academy School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1335 Bridle Oak Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2828.
Remington Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2825 Pony Tracks Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5266
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2929.
Ute Pass Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9230 Chipita Park Road
Cascade, CO 80809
(719) 685-2227
Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Encompass Heights Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3602 Daydreamer Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
(719) 234-1206
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Freedom Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5280 Butterfield Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 228-0800
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
King Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6110 Sapporo Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3333.
Monument Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1150 Village Ridge Pt
Monument, CO 80132
(719) 481-1950
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3434.
Martinez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6460 Vickers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3535.
Stetson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4910 Jedediah Smith Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 495-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in El Paso County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in El Paso County, CO include Prairie Winds Elementary School, Chipeta Elementary School and Ray E Kilmer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in El Pasounty?
87 public preschools are located in El Pasounty.
What is the racial composition of students in El Pasounty?
El Pasounty 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 El Pasounty are often viewed compared to one another?

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