For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,693 students in 80026, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80026, CO are Lafayette Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80026 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80026, CO have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80026, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 North Bermont Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-8900
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Centaur Village Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E. Baseline Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7800
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Alicia Sanchez International School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Sir Galahad Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7300
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80026, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80026, CO include Lafayette Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80026?
4 public preschools are located in 80026.
What is the racial composition of students in 80026?
80026 public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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