For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 447 students in Carbondale, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Carbondale, CO is Crystal River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, CO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Carbondale, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crystal River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Snowmass Drive
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5620
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Carbondale, Colorado 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 South 3rd
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 384-5650
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carbondale, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carbondale, CO include Crystal River Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carbondale?
1 public preschools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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