For the 2024 school year, there are 71 public preschools serving 33,570 students in Aurora, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Aurora, CO are Indian Ridge Elementary School, Aspen Crossing Elementary School and Rolling Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Aurora, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16501 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #22.
Aspen Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4655 S Himalaya Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #33.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5756 South Biscay Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
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
| 590 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Vista Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22200 East Radcliff Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #66.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 71%)
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
| 1,007 students
Rank: #77.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #88.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #99.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #1010.
Trails West Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 South Waco Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1111.
Murphy Creek K-8 School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 S Old Tom Morris Road
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 366-0579
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #1212.
Peakview Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19451 East Progress Circle
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1313.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #1414.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24300 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Grades: PK-6
| 570 students
Rank: #1515.
Timberline Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5500 South Killarney Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #1616.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19100 East Bates Avenue
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2800
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1717.
Antelope Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5455 South Tempe Street
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1818.
Aurora Frontier K-8
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1919.
Arkansas Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17301 East Arkansas Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Mission Viejo Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3855 South Alicia Parkway
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8000
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Vassar Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18101 East Vassar Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #2222.
Canyon Creek Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6070 South Versailles Parkway
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2323.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18201 East Quincy Ave
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-6400
Aurora, CO 80015
(720) 886-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #2424.
Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24551 East 1st Avenue
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Aurora, CO 80018
(303) 364-3757
Grades: PK-8
| 961 students
Rank: #2525.
Jewell Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14601 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17401 East Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-7561
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-7561
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Polton Community Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2985 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 747-2600
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 747-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2828.
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15503 East Mississippi Ave Uni
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #2929.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4050 South Genoa Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2900
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #3030.
High Point Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6750 N. Dunkirk St.
Aurora, CO 80019
(303) 217-5152
Aurora, CO 80019
(303) 217-5152
Grades: PK-8
| 715 students
Rank: #3131.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17373 East Lehigh Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8100
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Fulton Of Excellence
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
755 Fulton St
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-8078
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-8078
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lansing Elementary Community School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 Lansing St
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-8297
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-8297
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #3434.
Edna And John W. Mosley P-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55 North Salida Way
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-2807
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-2807
Grades: PK-8
| 940 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
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Aurora, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11700 East 11th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 326-1100
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 326-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Aurora Community School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
15550 East 6th Avenue Unit C
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 448-7589
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2500 South Granby Way
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-4424
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-4424
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
11200 East 45th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-7554
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 341-7554
Grades: K-12
| 637 students
10455 East 25th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
10455 East 25th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
10455 East 25th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 343-1707
Grades: 4-8
| 290 students
Hartenbach High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
400 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0818
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
12445 East 2nd Ave
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-8455
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
12600 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 554-4000
Aurora, CO 80014
(720) 554-4000
Grades: PK
| 107 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Aurora, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Aurora, CO include Indian Ridge Elementary School, Aspen Crossing Elementary School and Rolling Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Aurora, CO?
71 public preschools are located in Aurora, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora, CO?
Aurora, CO public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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