Best 80909 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 976 students in 80909, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80909, CO are Madison Elementary School, Queen Palmer Elementary School and Audubon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80909 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80909, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80909, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4120 Constitution Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Queen Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1921 East Yampa Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 East Van Buren Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Twain Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3402 East San Miguel Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 328-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80909, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80909, CO include Madison Elementary School, Queen Palmer Elementary School and Audubon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80909?
4 public preschools are located in 80909.
What is the racial composition of students in 80909?
80909 public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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