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Best 80219 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,457 students in 80219, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80219, CO are Denison Montessori School, Gust Elementary School and Doull Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80219 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80219, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80219, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Denison Montessori School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 South Yates Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8080
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Gust Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 West Yale Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6560
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Doull Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2520 South Utica Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 South Utica Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
911 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 863-8920
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Newlon Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
361 Vrain Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5150
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 West Nevada Place
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-3245
Gr: PK-4 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Barnum Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
85 Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-9590
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Force Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 South Wolff Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 South Irving Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6290
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
College View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2675 South Decatur Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8660
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Munroe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3440 West Virginia Avenue
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-5230
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Pascual Ledoux Academy
1055 South Hazel Court
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 423-9240
Gr: PK | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80219, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80219, CO include Denison Montessori School, Gust Elementary School and Doull Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80219?
13 public preschools are located in 80219.
What is the racial composition of students in 80219?
80219 public preschools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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