Best 80126 Colorado Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,526 students in 80126, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80126, CO are Heritage Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Bear Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80126 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80126, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80126, CO Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3350 Summit View Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6725
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
555 South Park Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Gr: PK-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Bear Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9660 Salford Lane
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Summit View Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10200 South Piedmont Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Trailblazer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9760 South Hackberry
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6250
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1305 Timbervale Trail
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6325
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Copper Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3501 Poston Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-7375
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8898 South Maplewood Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in 80126, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80126, CO include Heritage Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Bear Canyon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80126?
9 public preschools are located in 80126.
What is the racial composition of students in 80126?
80126 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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