For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 521 students in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in South Denver are Lincoln Elementary School and Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
710 South Pennsylvania Street
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-5990
Grades: PK-6
| 315 students
Rank: #22.
Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1230 South Grant Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-5600
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO include Lincoln Elementary School and Mckinley-thatcher Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver?
the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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