For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,709 students in 80018, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80018, CO are Murphy Creek K-8 School, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and Harmony Ridge P-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80018 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80018, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80018, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Gr: PK-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Gr: PK-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Ridge P-8
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 North Robertsdale Street
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-1013
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 326-1013
Gr: PK-8 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80018, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80018, CO include Murphy Creek K-8 School, Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory and Harmony Ridge P-8.
How many public preschools are located in 80018?
3 public preschools are located in 80018.
What is the racial composition of students in 80018?
80018 public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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