For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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