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Best 80601 Colorado Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,751 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 score of 19% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80601, CO Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mary E Pennock Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
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3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500

Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #22.

Bromley East Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
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356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297

Gr: PK-8 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Rank: #33.

Southeast Elementary School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
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1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650

Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #44.

Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
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5505 Longs Peak Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100

Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #55.

Northeast Elementary School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
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1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550

Gr: PK-6 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Rank: #66.

South Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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305 South 5th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600

Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80601 Colorado

80601, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Bolt Academy (Closed 2021)

830 E. Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850

Gr: 9-11

Bolt Academy (Closed 2023)

1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475

Gr: 9-12

Bright Beginnings (Closed 2025)

Sakata Learning Campus - 89 N.
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490

Gr: PK | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Bright Horizons Pre-kindergarten School (Closed 2018)

5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574

Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 11%

Brighton Collegiate High School (Closed 2011)

3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773

Gr: 9-12

Colorado Distance & Electronic Learning Academy (Closed 2011)

4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234

Gr: K-12

North Elementary School (Closed 2023)

89 North 6th Avenue
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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).