For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,907 students in 80401, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80401, CO are Kyffin Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Shelton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80401 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80401, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80401, CO Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
420 Crawford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Free Horizon Montessori
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15920 W 10th Ave
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Welchester Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
80401, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80401, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80401, CO include Kyffin Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Shelton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80401?
5 public preschools are located in 80401.
What is the racial composition of students in 80401?
80401 public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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