For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,211 students in 80005, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80005, CO are Meiklejohn Elementary School, Sierra Elementary School and Warder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80005 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80005, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80005, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Warder Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7840 Carr Drive
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0950
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Van Arsdale Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7535 Alkire Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1080
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8725 West 81st Place
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-1012
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
80005, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80005, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80005, CO include Meiklejohn Elementary School, Sierra Elementary School and Warder Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80005?
5 public preschools are located in 80005.
What is the racial composition of students in 80005?
80005 public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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