For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,211 students in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Village East are Ponderosa Elementary School and Village East Community Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Village East Community Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1433 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora, CO include Ponderosa Elementary School and Village East Community Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Village East, Aurora public preschools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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