For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,405 students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Northwest are Edison Elementary School, Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley and Columbian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3350 Quitman Street
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-7780
Denver, CO 80212
(720) 424-7780
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3752 Tennyson Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 464-3550
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 464-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2925 West 40th Avenue
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8580
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 424-8580
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Trevista At Horace Mann
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4130 Navajo Street
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-9800
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 423-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver, CO include Edison Elementary School, Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley and Columbian Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver?
4 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver?
the neighborhood of Northwest, Denver public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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