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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Adams County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 69 public preschools serving 28,919 students in Adams County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, CO are Stem Lab, Brantner Elementary School and Reunion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Brantner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Reunion Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11021 Landmark Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Hunters Glen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13222 Corona Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Sherrelwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8095 Kalamath Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
John W Thimmig Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Turnberry Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13069 East 106th Place
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1717.
Second Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9950 Laredo Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-7550
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Cherry Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11500 Cherry Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Roseanna Drive
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Woodglen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11717 Madison Street
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2222.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10724 Elm Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2424.
Community Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6880 Holly Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-2711
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Kemp Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6775 Oneida Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6633
Gr: PK-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Adventure Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7725 Conifer Rd
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Gr: PK-6 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2727.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2828.
Welby Community School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
Orchard Park Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7395 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3030.
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5505 Longs Peak Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3131.
Metropolitan Arts Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2341 Sherrelwood Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1884
Gr: PK-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3333.
Alsup Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4413 E. 68th Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-3333
Gr: PK-6 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Beach Court Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4950 Beach Court
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 424-9470
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Malley Drive Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 East Malley Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Adams County, CO include Stem Lab, Brantner Elementary School and Reunion Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Adamsunty?
69 public preschools are located in Adamsunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty public preschools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Adamsunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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