For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,620 students in 80401, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80401, CO are Kyffin Elementary School, Shelton Elementary School and Free Horizon Montessori. 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 41% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80401, CO Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyffin Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Shelton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Free Horizon Montessori
Magnet School
(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
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Welchester Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
Rocky Mountain Deaf School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet 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
| 91 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, Shelton Elementary School and Free Horizon Montessori.
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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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