For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,624 students in Brighton, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Brighton, CO are Brantner Elementary School, West Ridge Elementary School and Mary E Pennock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brighton, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brantner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5505 Longs Peak Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
South Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 South 5th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
89 N 6th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
5321 E 136th Ave
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8760
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8760
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Fletcher Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Gr: PK-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brighton, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brighton, CO include Brantner Elementary School, West Ridge Elementary School and Mary E Pennock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Brighton?
11 public preschools are located in Brighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton?
Brighton public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Brighton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Brighton include: Brantner Elementary School vs. West Ridge Elementary School, West Ridge Elementary School vs. Brantner Elementary School, Mary E Pennock Elementary School vs. Bromley East Charter School
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