For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 676 students in 80403, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80403, CO are Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon, Gilpin County Elementary School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80403 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80403, CO have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80403, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Gilpin County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80403, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80403, CO include Jefferson Academy Coal Creek Canyon, Gilpin County Elementary School and Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in 80403?
3 public preschools are located in 80403.
What is the racial composition of students in 80403?
80403 public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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