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Best 80401 Colorado Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,988 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 45% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best 80401, CO Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 North Flora Way
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
3085 Alkire Street
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Crawford Street
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15920 W 10th Ave
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 80401 Colorado

80401, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jeffco Public School (Closed 2023)
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-12
Jeffco's 21st Century Virtual Academy K-6 (Closed 2023)
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
John And Karen Litz Preschool (Closed 2023)
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Pleasant View Elementary School (Closed 2018)
15920 West 10th Avenue
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?
6 public preschools are located in 80401.
What is the racial composition of students in 80401?
80401 public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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