For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 5,365 students in Parker, CO. The top ranked public preschools in Parker, CO are Gold Rush Elementary School, Legacy Point Elementary School and Frontier Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Parker have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Parker, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gold Rush Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12021 South Swift Fox Way
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-7700
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
Legacy Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12736 South Red Rosa Circle
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8725
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8725
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Frontier Valley Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23919 East Canterberry Trail
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8475
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8475
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10450 Stonegate Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8075
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8075
Grades: PK-6
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10881 Riva Ridge Street
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8400
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
Cherokee Trail Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17302 Clarke Farms Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8125
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8125
Grades: PK-6
| 599 students
Rank: #77.
Iron Horse Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20151 Tallman Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8525
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8525
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Mammoth Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Stonegate Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8925
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8925
Grades: PK-6
| 606 students
Rank: #99.
Pine Lane Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6485 E Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8275
Grades: PK-6
| 774 students
Rank: n/an/a
8502 East Pinery Parkway
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8675
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 387-8675
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
41012 Madrid Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 646-1858
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 646-1858
Grades: PK
| 61 students
Parker, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Daniel C Oakes High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
11722 Dransfelt Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
22219 Hilltop Road
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-0806
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6475 East Ponderosa Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 387-8325
Grades: PK-3
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Parker, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Parker, CO include Gold Rush Elementary School, Legacy Point Elementary School and Frontier Valley Elementary School. Parker has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Colorado.
How many public preschools are located in Parker?
11 public preschools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Parker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Parker include: Mountain View Elementary School vs. Legacy Point Elementary School, Mammoth Heights Elementary School vs. Pine Grove Elementary School, Legacy Point Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School
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