For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,389 students in 80220, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80220, CO are Steck Elementary School, Park Hill School and Carson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80220 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80220, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80220, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Albion Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Park Hill School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5050 East 19th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-4910
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
995 Grape Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5000
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Montclair School Of Academics And Enrichment
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5380
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1914 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9748
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9748
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
80220, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4050 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 355-1676
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80220, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80220, CO include Steck Elementary School, Park Hill School and Carson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80220?
6 public preschools are located in 80220.
What is the racial composition of students in 80220?
80220 public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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