For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,366 students in 80239, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80239, CO are Barney Ford Elementary School, John H. Amesse Elementary School and Marie L. Greenwood Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80239 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80239, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80239, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barney Ford Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14500 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
John H. Amesse Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5440 Scranton Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Durham Court
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14390 East Bolling Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Academy 360
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12000 E. 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Dearborn Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Mcglone Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Gr: PK-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
5300 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-4620
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-4620
Gr: PK-K | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80239, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80239, CO include Barney Ford Elementary School, John H. Amesse Elementary School and Marie L. Greenwood Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 80239?
9 public preschools are located in 80239.
What is the racial composition of students in 80239?
80239 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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