For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,522 students in 80204, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80204, CO are Cheltenham Elementary School, Center For Talent Development At Greenlee and Eagleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80204 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80204, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80204, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheltenham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1580 Julian Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8810
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8810
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Center For Talent Development At Greenlee
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Lipan Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-6800
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Eagleton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
880 N Hooker Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7930
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-7930
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1526 Tennyson Street
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8740
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8740
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Cowell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4540 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8300
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 424-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80204, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80204, CO include Cheltenham Elementary School, Center For Talent Development At Greenlee and Eagleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80204?
5 public preschools are located in 80204.
What is the racial composition of students in 80204?
80204 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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