For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,128 students in 80016, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80016, CO are Altitude Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Pine Ridge 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 51% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80016, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #44.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #55.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 627 students
Rank: n/an/a
7795 South Blackstone Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1405
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
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 Pine Ridge 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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