For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 552 students in New Castle, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in New Castle, CO are Kathryn Senor Elementary School and Elk Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Castle, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in New Castle have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in New Castle, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kathryn Senor Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Alder Avenue
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7700
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Elk Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
804 West Main Street
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-6900
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 665-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in New Castle, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in New Castle, CO include Kathryn Senor Elementary School and Elk Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in New Castle?
2 public preschools are located in New Castle.
What is the racial composition of students in New Castle?
New Castle public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in New Castle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in New Castle include: Kathryn Senor Elementary School vs. Elk Creek Elementary School, Elk Creek Elementary School vs. Kathryn Senor Elementary School
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