For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,701 students in 80017, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80017, CO are Arkansas Elementary School, Axl Academy and Iowa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80017 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80017, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80017, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17301 East Arkansas Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Axl Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 377-0758
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 377-0758
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Iowa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16701 East Iowa Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15503 East Mississippi Ave Uni
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
80017, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Empower Community High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80017, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80017, CO include Arkansas Elementary School, Axl Academy and Iowa Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80017?
4 public preschools are located in 80017.
What is the racial composition of students in 80017?
80017 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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