For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,962 students in 80112, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80112, CO are Dry Creek Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School and Walnut Hills Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80112 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80112, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80112, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7686 East Hinsdale Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3300
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7451 South Homestead Parkway
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3700
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Walnut Hills Community Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8195 East Costilla Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3800
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7855 South Willow Way
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3900
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 554-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Red Hawk Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16251 E Geddes Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 886-3800
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 886-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
80112, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
373 Inverness Parkway Suite 20
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 402-3000
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80112, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80112, CO include Dry Creek Elementary School, Homestead Elementary School and Walnut Hills Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80112?
5 public preschools are located in 80112.
What is the racial composition of students in 80112?
80112 public preschools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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