Best 80227 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 920 students in 80227, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80227, CO are Green Gables Elementary School, Westgate Elementary School and Traylor Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80227 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80227, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80227, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Gables Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8701 West Woodard Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-8314
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8550 West Vassar Drive
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 982-9130
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Traylor Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 South Ivan Way
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-3480
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80227, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80227, CO include Green Gables Elementary School, Westgate Elementary School and Traylor Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 80227?
3 public preschools are located in 80227.
What is the racial composition of students in 80227?
80227 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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