For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,412 students in 80229, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80229, CO are Welby Community School Of The Arts, Explore Pk-8 and Achieve Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80229 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80229, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80229, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Welby Community School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Coronado Hills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Downing Drive
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5320
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5320
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Thornton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5660
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80229, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80229, CO include Welby Community School Of The Arts, Explore Pk-8 and Achieve Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 80229?
6 public preschools are located in 80229.
What is the racial composition of students in 80229?
80229 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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