For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,603 students in 80516, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80516, CO are Erie Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Red Hawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80516 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80516, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80516, CO Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4137 E County Line Rd.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Gr: PK-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 Sweet Meadow Lane
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Gr: PK-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Telleen Ave.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Highlands Circle
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Black Rock Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Mountain View Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Soaring Heights Pk-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3280 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Gr: PK-8 | 1,211 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Aggregate Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80516, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80516, CO include Erie Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Red Hawk Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80516?
7 public preschools are located in 80516.
What is the racial composition of students in 80516?
80516 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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