For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 774 students in 80226, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80226, CO are Miller Special Education, Deane Elementary School and Rose Stein International Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80226 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80226, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80226, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miller Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Kipling Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-7200
Gr: PK-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Deane Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
580 South Harlan Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-9655
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-9655
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Rose Stein International Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 South Teller Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6479
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-6479
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
80226, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11025 West Glennon Drive
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 982-8240
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Great Work Montessori (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5300 West Center Avenue
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 588-2207
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Meadowlark Cottage Day Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
110 South Cody Street
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 232-4448
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80226, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80226, CO include Miller Special Education, Deane Elementary School and Rose Stein International Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80226?
3 public preschools are located in 80226.
What is the racial composition of students in 80226?
80226 public preschools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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