For the 2024 school year, there are 15 magnet public preschools serving 6,427 students in Colorado.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Colorado are Challenge School, Lone Tree Elementary School and Stem Lab. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Colorado (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9659 East Mississippi Avenue
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
Grades: PK-8
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Lone Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9375 Heritage Hills Circle
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0253
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 387-0253
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Grades: PK-6
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
Fountain International Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
925 North Glendale Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7535
Grades: PK-3
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
The Da Vinci School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1335 Bridle Oak Lane
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 234-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Mountain Vista Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2550 Dorset Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3400
Grades: PK-8
| 576 students
Rank: #99.
Westminster For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #1010.
Explore Pk-8
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10310 York St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 578 students
Rank: #1111.
Achieve Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #1212.
Adventure Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7725 Conifer Rd
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1410
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Rank: #1313.
Meadow Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9150 Monroe St
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: PK-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1414.
Welby Community School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1700
Grades: PK-6
| 323 students
Rank: #1515.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Grades: PK-8
| 588 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Colorado?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Colorado include Challenge School, Lone Tree Elementary School and Stem Lab.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Colorado?
15 magnet public preschools are located in Colorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado?
Colorado magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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