For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,128 students in 80016, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80016, CO are Altitude Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Black Forest Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80016 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80016, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80016, CO Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Altitude Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27300 East Southshore Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19993 East Long Avenue
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Black Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
25233 E. Glasgow Dr
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Pine Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6525 S. Wheatlands Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Coyote Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24605 E Davies Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Buffalo Trail Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24300 East Progress Drive
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-4000
Gr: PK-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
7795 South Blackstone Parkway
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1405
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 886-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80016, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80016, CO include Altitude Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Black Forest Hills Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80016?
7 public preschools are located in 80016.
What is the racial composition of students in 80016?
80016 public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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