For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 72 students in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO.
The top-ranked public preschool in Applewood West is Maple Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden, CO include Maple Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden?
the neighborhood of Applewood West, Golden public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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