For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 482 students in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Clayton are University Prep - Steele St. and International Academy Of Denver At Harrington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Prep - Steele St.
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver, CO include University Prep - Steele St. and International Academy Of Denver At Harrington.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver?
2 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver?
the neighborhood of Clayton, Denver public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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