For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 263 students in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Gunbarrel is Heatherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heatherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7750 Concord Drive
Boulder, CO 80301
(720) 561-5586
Boulder, CO 80301
(720) 561-5586
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder, CO include Heatherwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder?
the neighborhood of Gunbarrel, Boulder public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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