For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,503 students in Brighton, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Brighton, CO are Brantner Elementary School, West Ridge Elementary School and Mary E Pennock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brighton, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brantner Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #33.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 1,215 students
Rank: #55.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #66.
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sakata Learning Campus - 89 N.
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Grades: PK
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
5321 E 136th Ave
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8760
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8760
Grades: PK
| 33 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Fletcher Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Grades: PK-2
| 350 students
Brighton, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
830 E. Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Grades: PK
| 36 students
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Brighton, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Brighton, CO include Brantner Elementary School, West Ridge Elementary School and Mary E Pennock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Brighton?
11 public preschools are located in Brighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton?
Brighton public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Brighton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Brighton include: Brantner Elementary School vs. West Ridge Elementary School, West Ridge Elementary School vs. Brantner Elementary School, Mary E Pennock Elementary School vs. Bromley East Charter School
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