For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,988 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 44% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80401, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80401, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Crawford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Youngfield Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 984-5749
Grades: PK-12
| 81 students
80401, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Grades: PK
| 40 students
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
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?
6 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 52% (majority Hispanic).
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