For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,521 students in 80012, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80012, CO are Ponderosa Elementary School, Village East Community Elementary School and Jewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80012, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Village East Community Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1433 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Jewell Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14601 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Axl Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14100 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 377-0758
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Highline Community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11000 East Exposition
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2300
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Virginia Court Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 South Troy St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Gr: PK-5 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Wildflower Montessori Public Schools Of Colorado A
Charter School
1330 S. Potomac Suite #104
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80012, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80012, CO include Ponderosa Elementary School, Village East Community Elementary School and Jewell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80012?
8 public preschools are located in 80012.
What is the racial composition of students in 80012?
80012 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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