For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,129 students in 80016, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80016, CO are Altitude Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Black Forest Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80016 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80016, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80016, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24300 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
7795 South Blackstone Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1405
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80016, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80016, CO include Altitude Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Black Forest Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80016?
7 public preschools are located in 80016.
What is the racial composition of students in 80016?
80016 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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