For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,002 students in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Mar Lee are Denison Montessori School, Force Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Mar Lee, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Denison Montessori School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1821 South Yates Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8080
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-8080
Grades: PK-6
| 349 students
Rank: #22.
Force Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 South Wolff Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-7400
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1850 South Irving Street
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6290
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-6290
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver, CO include Denison Montessori School, Force Elementary School and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver?
the neighborhood of Mar Lee, Denver public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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