For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 782 students in 80002, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80002, CO are Lawrence Elementary School and Foster Dual Language Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80002 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80002, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80002, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5611 Zephyr Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Grades: PK-8
| 435 students
80002, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5751 Balsam St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
5150 Allison St
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-2145
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80002, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80002, CO include Lawrence Elementary School and Foster Dual Language Pk-8.
How many public preschools are located in 80002?
2 public preschools are located in 80002.
What is the racial composition of students in 80002?
80002 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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