Best 80138 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,992 students in 80138, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80138, CO are Frontier Valley Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School and Iron Horse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80138 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80138, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80138, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23919 East Canterberry Trail
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8475
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10881 Riva Ridge Street
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Iron Horse Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20151 Tallman Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8525
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Pine Lane Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6485 E Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275
Gr: PK-6 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80138, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80138, CO include Frontier Valley Elementary School, Pioneer Elementary School and Iron Horse Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80138?
4 public preschools are located in 80138.
What is the racial composition of students in 80138?
80138 public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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