For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 5,809 students in 80013, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80013, CO are Aurora Frontier K-8, Dakota Valley Elementary School and Vassar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80013 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80013, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80013, CO Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aurora Frontier K-8
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3200 S Jericho Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-1995
Gr: PK-8 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3950 South Kirk Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Vassar Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18101 East Vassar Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 752-3772
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Mission Viejo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3855 South Alicia Parkway
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8000
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Dalton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17401 East Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-7561
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 693-7561
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Arrowhead Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
19100 East Bates Avenue
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2800
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Dartmouth Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3050 South Laredo St
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-1155
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Cimarron Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17373 East Lehigh Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8100
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Side Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19191 East Iliff Pl
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 755-1785
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 755-1785
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4050 South Genoa Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2900
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 886-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1111.
Yale Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16001 East Yale Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 751-7470
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 751-7470
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
3333 South Norfork Way
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 400-0863
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 400-0863
Gr: PK | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80013, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80013, CO include Aurora Frontier K-8, Dakota Valley Elementary School and Vassar Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80013?
12 public preschools are located in 80013.
What is the racial composition of students in 80013?
80013 public preschools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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