Best Loveland Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,273 students in Loveland, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Loveland, CO are Bamford Elementary School, Carrie Martin Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Loveland, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Loveland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Loveland, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bamford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6055 Travers Stakes Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 488-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Carrie Martin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4129 Joni Lane
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1555 West 37th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
High Plains School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4255 Buffalo Mountain Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9800
Gr: PK-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4550 Florence Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 679-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Laurene Edmondson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 West 49th Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3312 North Douglas Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sarah Milner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
743 Jocelyn Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Winona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 South Boise Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Peakview Academy At Conrad Ball
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2660 North Monroe Avenue
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
407 East 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5052
Gr: PK | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Loveland, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Loveland, CO include Bamford Elementary School, Carrie Martin Elementary School and Centennial Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Loveland?
11 public preschools are located in Loveland.
What is the racial composition of students in Loveland?
Loveland public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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