For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 873 students in 80542, CO.
The top ranked public preschool in 80542, CO is Mead Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 80542 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80542, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80542, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mead Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
520 Welker Ave.
Mead, CO 80542
(970) 535-4488
Mead, CO 80542
(970) 535-4488
Grades: PK-5
| 873 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80542, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80542, CO include Mead Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80542?
1 public preschools are located in 80542.
What is the racial composition of students in 80542?
80542 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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