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Best 80026 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,746 students in 80026, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80026, CO are Lafayette Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80026 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80026, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80026, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 North Bermont Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1405 Centaur Village Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 E. Baseline Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Alicia Sanchez International School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Sir Galahad Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80026, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80026, CO include Lafayette Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80026?
4 public preschools are located in 80026.
What is the racial composition of students in 80026?
80026 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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