For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,337 students in 80228, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80228, CO are Hutchinson Elementary School, Astravo Online Academy Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80228 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80228, CO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80228, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hutchinson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12900 West Utah Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9561
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 822-5292
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13165 West Ohio Avenue
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9324
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
80228, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
165 S. Union Blvd #777
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 255-4650
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
12250 West Kentucky Drive
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-9380
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Home Options School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13600 W. 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-2600
Grades: K-12
| 63 students
Mc Lain Community High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13600 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-7462
Grades: 8-12
| 97 students
13300 West 2nd Place
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 982-8600
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80228, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80228, CO include Hutchinson Elementary School, Astravo Online Academy Elementary School and Foothills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80228?
3 public preschools are located in 80228.
What is the racial composition of students in 80228?
80228 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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