Best Gunnison Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 634 students in Gunnison, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gunnison, CO is Gunnison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gunnison, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Gunnison have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Gunnison, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gunnison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1099 North 11th
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Preschool
800 North Boulevard
Gunnison, CO 81230
(970) 641-1758
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gunnison, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gunnison, CO include Gunnison Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gunnison?
2 public preschools are located in Gunnison.
What is the racial composition of students in Gunnison?
Gunnison public preschools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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