For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,371 students in 80012, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80012, CO are Ponderosa Elementary School, Village East Community Elementary School and Jewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80012 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80012, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80012, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ponderosa Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 South Lima Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Village East Community Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1433 South Oakland Street
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Jewell Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14601 East Jewell Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 751-8862
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
472 South Wheeling St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-8670
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Highline Community Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11000 East Exposition
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2300
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Virginia Court Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
395 South Troy St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 366-9594
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Wildflower Montessori Public Schools Of Colorado Aurora
Charter School
1330 S. Potomac Suite #104
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 432-1664
Gr: PK-3 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80012, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80012, CO include Ponderosa Elementary School, Village East Community Elementary School and Jewell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80012?
7 public preschools are located in 80012.
What is the racial composition of students in 80012?
80012 public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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