For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,384 students in 80012, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80012, CO are Ponderosa Elementary School, Village East Community Elementary School and Jewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80012, CO Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Village East Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1433 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Jewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14601 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Axl Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14100 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
Highline Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11000 East Exposition
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2300
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #66.
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Grades: PK-3
| 193 students
Rank: #77.
Virginia Court Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 South Troy St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80012, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80012, CO include Ponderosa Elementary School, Village East Community Elementary School and Jewell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80012?
7 public preschools are located in 80012.
What is the racial composition of students in 80012?
80012 public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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