For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,465 students in 80126, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80126, CO are Heritage Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Bear Canyon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80126 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80126, CO have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80126, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3350 Summit View Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6725
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6725
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 South Park Road
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6525
Gr: PK-6 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Bear Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9660 Salford Lane
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6475
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6475
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Platte River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4085 Lark Sparrow St.
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 221-1070
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Summit View Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10200 South Piedmont Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6800
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6800
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Trailblazer Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9760 South Hackberry
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6250
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6250
Gr: PK-6 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1305 Timbervale Trail
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6325
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6325
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Copper Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Poston Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-7375
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-7375
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Sand Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8898 South Maplewood Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6600
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 387-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80126, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80126, CO include Heritage Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Bear Canyon Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80126?
9 public preschools are located in 80126.
What is the racial composition of students in 80126?
80126 public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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