For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,349 students in 80205, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80205, CO are University Prep - Steele St., Columbine Elementary School and Cole Arts And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80205 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80205, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80205, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Prep - Steele St.
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2540 East 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Cole Arts And Science Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1350 E 33rd Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-9120
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 423-9120
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Whittier Ece-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80205, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80205, CO include University Prep - Steele St., Columbine Elementary School and Cole Arts And Science Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 80205?
5 public preschools are located in 80205.
What is the racial composition of students in 80205?
80205 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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