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Best East Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,320 students in the neighborhood of East, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in East are Steck Elementary School, Carson Elementary School and Palmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East, Denver, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of East, Denver, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
450 Albion Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Carson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5420 East 1st Avenue
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9090
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Palmer Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
995 Grape Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Montclair School Of Academics And Enrichment
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Newport Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Lowry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8001 East Cedar Avenue
Denver, CO 80230
(720) 424-5910
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1914 Syracuse Street
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 424-9748
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1651 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Mcmeen Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80246
(720) 424-5520
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Stephen Knight Center For Early Education
3245 East Exposition Avenue
Denver, CO 80209
(720) 424-6500
Gr: PK-K | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East, Denver, CO include Steck Elementary School, Carson Elementary School and Palmer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East, Denver?
9 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East, Denver?
the neighborhood of East, Denver public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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