For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,085 students in 80231, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80231, CO are Challenge School, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside and Holm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80231 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80231, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80231, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9659 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3-
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Holm Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 South Willow Court
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 424-6350
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 424-6350
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #44.
Joe Shoemaker School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 South Havana Street
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9333
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9333
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80231, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80231, CO include Challenge School, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside and Holm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80231?
4 public preschools are located in 80231.
What is the racial composition of students in 80231?
80231 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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