For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 474 students in Washington County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, CO are Arickaree Elementary School, Otis Elementary School and Woodlin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arickaree Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12155 County Road Nn
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Anton, CO 80801
(970) 383-2202
Gr: PK-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Otis Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 Dungan Street
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Otis, CO 80743
(970) 246-3486
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Woodlin Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15400 Co Road L
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Woodrow, CO 80757
(970) 386-2223
Gr: PK-5 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Akron Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Elm Avenue
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Akron, CO 80720
(970) 345-2266
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Washington County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Forest Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5450 Meridian Road
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Anton, CO 80801
(719) 683-9544
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, CO include Arickaree Elementary School, Otis Elementary School and Woodlin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washingtonunty?
4 public preschools are located in Washingtonunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Washingtonunty?
Washingtonunty public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Washingtonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Washingtonunty include: Akron Elementary School vs. Arickaree Elementary School
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