For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,209 students in 80238, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80238, CO are Westerly Creek Elementary School, Swigert International School and Willow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80238 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80238, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80238, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westerly Creek Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8800 East 28th Avenue
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-3160
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-3160
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Swigert International School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3480 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8499 E Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Inspire Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5650 N Elmira Ct
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4850
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Isabella Bird Community School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2701 N. Lima St.
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-9900
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 423-9900
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
19201 E 62nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 940-0736
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 940-0736
Gr: PK-1 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80238, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80238, CO include Westerly Creek Elementary School, Swigert International School and Willow Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80238?
6 public preschools are located in 80238.
What is the racial composition of students in 80238?
80238 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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