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Best Arvada Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 5,340 students in Arvada, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Arvada, CO are Meiklejohn Elementary School, Sierra Elementary School and Warder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arvada, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Arvada have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Arvada, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Stott Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6600 Yank Way
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Gr: PK-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8725 West 81st Place
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #88.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Secrest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6055 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Campbell Early Learning Center
6500 Oat Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arvada, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arvada, CO include Meiklejohn Elementary School, Sierra Elementary School and Warder Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arvada?
13 public preschools are located in Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada?
Arvada public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Arvada are often viewed compared to one another?

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