For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 468 students in Elbert County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Elbert County, CO are Simla Elementary School, Kiowa Elementary School and Agate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elbert County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Elbert County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Elbert County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Simla Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18091 County Road 125
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Simla, CO 80835
(719) 541-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Kiowa Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Commanche St
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2042
Kiowa, CO 80117
(303) 621-2042
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Agate Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41032 2nd Avenue
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Agate, CO 80101
(719) 764-2741
Gr: PK-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-4620
Gr: PK | 73 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Elbert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frontier High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
589 South Banner Street
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Elizabeth, CO 80107
(303) 646-9345
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elbert County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elbert County, CO include Simla Elementary School, Kiowa Elementary School and Agate Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Elbertunty?
4 public preschools are located in Elbertunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Elbertunty?
Elbertunty public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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