Top 3 Best 80530 Colorado Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,364 students in 80530, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80530, CO are Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80530 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80530, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80530, CO Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbon Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4040 Coriolis Way
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 774-9555
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Thunder Valley Pk-8
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
555 8th Street
Frederick, CO 80530
(303) 833-2456
Grades: PK-8
| 857 students
Rank: n/an/a
555 8th Street
Frederick, CO 80530
(720) 652-7906
Grades: PK
| 257 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 80530, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80530, CO include Carbon Valley Academy and Thunder Valley Pk-8.
How many public preschools are located in 80530?
3 public preschools are located in 80530.
What is the racial composition of students in 80530?
80530 public preschools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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