For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,281 students in 80017, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80017, CO are Arkansas Elementary School, Iowa Elementary School and Montessori Del Mundo Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80017 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80017, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80017, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17301 East Arkansas Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 755-0323
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Iowa Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16701 East Iowa Ave
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Aurora, CO 80017
(303) 751-3660
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15503 East Mississippi Ave Uni
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 432-2548
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
80017, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Empower Community High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
450 South Chambers Road
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Aurora, CO 80017
(720) 621-5094
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80017, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80017, CO include Arkansas Elementary School, Iowa Elementary School and Montessori Del Mundo Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 80017?
3 public preschools are located in 80017.
What is the racial composition of students in 80017?
80017 public preschools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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