For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,767 students in 80916, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80916, CO are Soaring Eagles Community School, Turman Elementary School and Wildflower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80916 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80916, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80916, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soaring Eagles Community School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4710 Harrier Ridge Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 540-4000
Gr: PK-7 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Turman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3245 Springnite Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2195
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Wildflower Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1160 Keith Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2115
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Bricker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4880 Dover Place
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2150
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Giberson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2880 Ferber Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
(719) 579-2165
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80916, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80916, CO include Soaring Eagles Community School, Turman Elementary School and Wildflower Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80916?
5 public preschools are located in 80916.
What is the racial composition of students in 80916?
80916 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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