For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 422 students in Huerfano County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Huerfano County, CO are La Veta Elementary School, Gardner Valley School and Peakview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Huerfano County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Huerfano County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Huerfano County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Veta Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 East Garland
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
La Veta, CO 81055
(719) 742-3621
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Gardner Valley School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25421 Highway 69
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Gardner, CO 81040
(719) 746-2446
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #33.
Peakview School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
375 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-2190
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Huerfano County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Huerfano County Opportunity And Enrichment School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
611 West Seventh St
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1328
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
201 E Fifth Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-3083
Grades: 4-6
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Huerfano County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Huerfano County, CO include La Veta Elementary School, Gardner Valley School and Peakview School.
How many public preschools are located in Huerfanounty?
3 public preschools are located in Huerfanounty.
What is the racial composition of students in Huerfanounty?
Huerfanounty public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Huerfanounty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Huerfanounty include: Gardner Valley School vs. Peakview School, La Veta Elementary School vs. Peakview School, Peakview School vs. La Veta Elementary School
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