For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,516 students in Westminster, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Westminster, CO are Colorado Stem Academy, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Academy Of Charter Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westminster, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Westminster have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Westminster, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Harris Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 West 75th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Sunset Ridge Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
8030 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Gr: PK | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Westminster, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Westminster, CO include Colorado Stem Academy, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Academy Of Charter Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Westminster?
9 public preschools are located in Westminster.
What is the racial composition of students in Westminster?
Westminster public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Westminster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Westminster include: Westminster Academy For International Studies vs. Colorado Stem Academy, John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy vs. Sunset Ridge Pk-8
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