For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,962 students in 80401, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80401, CO are Kyffin Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Shelton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80401 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80401, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80401, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Crawford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Free Horizon Montessori
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15920 W 10th Ave
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Welchester Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80401, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80401, CO include Kyffin Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Shelton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80401?
5 public preschools are located in 80401.
What is the racial composition of students in 80401?
80401 public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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