For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,337 students in 80228, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80228, CO are Hutchinson Elementary School, Astravo Online Academy Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80228, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13165 West Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
80228, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Gr: K-5
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Gr: PK-5 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Gr: K-12 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Gr: PK | 29 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80228, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80228, CO include Hutchinson Elementary School, Astravo Online Academy Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80228?
3 public preschools are located in 80228.
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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