For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,310 students in 80233, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80233, CO are Stem Lab, Cherry Drive Elementary School and Woodglen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80233 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80233, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80233, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cherry Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11500 Cherry Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5300
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Woodglen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11717 Madison Street
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5700
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10724 Elm Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5580
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Malley Drive Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 East Malley Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5480
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
80233, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5720
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80233, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80233, CO include Stem Lab, Cherry Drive Elementary School and Woodglen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80233?
5 public preschools are located in 80233.
What is the racial composition of students in 80233?
80233 public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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