Best 80487 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,084 students in 80487, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80487, CO are Strawberry Park Elementary School, Soda Creek Elementary School and Sleeping Giant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80487 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80487, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80487, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strawberry Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Soda Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Sleeping Giant School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40250 Giant View Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3199
Gr: PK-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80487, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80487, CO include Strawberry Park Elementary School, Soda Creek Elementary School and Sleeping Giant School.
How many public preschools are located in 80487?
3 public preschools are located in 80487.
What is the racial composition of students in 80487?
80487 public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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