For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,812 students in 80601, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80601, CO are Mary E Pennock Elementary School, Bromley East Charter School and Southeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80601 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80601, CO have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80601, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5505 Longs Peak Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 South 5th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
80601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
89 N 6th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 11%
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Gr: 9-12
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Gr: K-12
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80601, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80601, CO include Mary E Pennock Elementary School, Bromley East Charter School and Southeast Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80601?
6 public preschools are located in 80601.
What is the racial composition of students in 80601?
80601 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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