For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,748 students in 80222, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80222, CO are Bradley International School, Holly Hills Elementary School and Ellis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80222 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80222, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80222, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradley International School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3051 South Elm Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Holly Hills Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6161 East Cornell Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2500
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1651 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
3301 South Monaco Parkway
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 554-3280
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 554-3280
Gr: PK | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
80222, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3301 South Monaco Boulevard
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 747-2400
Gr: PK-2 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80222, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80222, CO include Bradley International School, Holly Hills Elementary School and Ellis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80222?
4 public preschools are located in 80222.
What is the racial composition of students in 80222?
80222 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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