For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,250 students in 80231, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80231, CO are Challenge School, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside and Holm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80231 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80231, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80231, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9659 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7808 Cherry Creek South Dr #3-
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 863-8920
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Holm Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 South Willow Court
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 424-6350
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 424-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Joe Shoemaker School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 South Havana Street
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9333
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 423-9333
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80231, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80231, CO include Challenge School, Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside and Holm Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80231?
4 public preschools are located in 80231.
What is the racial composition of students in 80231?
80231 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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