For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 479 students in 81212, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 81212, CO are Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Mckinley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 81212 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 81212, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 81212, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
809 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-1980
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1240 Mc Kinley Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6010
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
81212, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 North 14th Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Garden Park High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
201 North Sixth St
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
202 East Douglas
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 276-6140
Gr: 1-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 81212, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 81212, CO include Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School and Mckinley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 81212?
2 public preschools are located in 81212.
What is the racial composition of students in 81212?
81212 public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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