For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,337 students in 80228, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80228, CO are Hutchinson Elementary School, Astravo Online Academy Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80228, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13165 West Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
80228, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-5
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80228, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80228, CO include Hutchinson Elementary School, Astravo Online Academy Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80228?
3 public preschools are located in 80228.
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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