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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Arapahoe County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 90 public preschools serving 42,004 students in Arapahoe County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Arapahoe County, CO are Cherry Hills Village Elementary School, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and Dry Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arapahoe County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Arapahoe County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Arapahoe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Hills Village Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2400 East Quincy Avenue
Englewood, CO 80110
(720) 747-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11200 East Orchard Avenue
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7686 East Hinsdale Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6867 East Heritage Place South
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7451 South Homestead Parkway
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8195 East Costilla Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Belleview Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4851 South Dayton Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7855 South Willow Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5550 South Holly Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Trails West Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5400 South Waco Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Indian Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16501 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1616.
Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7171 South Pennsylvania Street
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 347-4550
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1717.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1919.
High Plains Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6100 South Fulton Street
Englewood, CO 80111
(720) 554-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Byers Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
444 East Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(303) 822-5292
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Littleton Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5301 S. Bannock St.
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 734-1995
Gr: PK-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2323.
Aurora Frontier K-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Gr: PK-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Mountain Vista Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22200 East Radcliff Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2525.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6070 South Versailles Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2626.
Aspen Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2727.
Peakview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19451 East Progress Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2828.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
24300 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2929.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3030.
Antelope Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5455 South Tempe Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3131.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
444 E Front Street
Byers, CO 80103
(720) 713-1936
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3232.
Timberline Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5500 South Killarney Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3333.
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16251 E Geddes Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 886-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3434.
Vassar Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18101 East Vassar Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3535.
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Gr: PK-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arapahoe County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arapahoe County, CO include Cherry Hills Village Elementary School, Cottonwood Creek Elementary School and Dry Creek Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arapahoeunty?
89 public preschools are located in Arapahoeunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Arapahoeunty?
Arapahoeunty public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Arapahoeunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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