For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public preschools serving 5,501 students in Arvada, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Arvada, CO are Sierra Elementary School, Meiklejohn Elementary School and Warder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arvada, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Arvada have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Arvada, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sierra Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7751 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0821
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Meiklejohn Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13405 W 83rd Pl
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-5695
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #55.
Stott Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6600 Yank Way
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-2638
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7180 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 467-5363
Grades: PK-8
| 817 students
Rank: #77.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5611 Zephyr Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #88.
Weber Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #99.
Two Roads Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6980 Pierce Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 423-3377
Grades: PK-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1010.
Secrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6875 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0760
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1111.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
Rank: #1212.
Swanson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6055 West 68th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-0891
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1313.
Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6330 Tennyson Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 429-4090
Grades: PK-8
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
6500 Oat Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Grades: PK
| 130 students
Arvada, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5900 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1165
Grades: PK-5
| 129 students
5751 Balsam St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
6500 Oak Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1440
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
6250 Independence Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-1640
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
8455 West 88th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 982-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
5800 West 84th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9890
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
6495 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 982-0590
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
5150 Allison St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7750 Harlan Street
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 982-9933
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Arvada, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Arvada, CO include Sierra Elementary School, Meiklejohn Elementary School and Warder Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arvada?
14 public preschools are located in Arvada.
What is the racial composition of students in Arvada?
Arvada public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Arvada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Arvada include: Lawrence Elementary School vs. Foster Dual Language Pk-8, Weber Elementary School vs. Warder Elementary School, Sierra Elementary School vs. Meiklejohn Elementary School
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