For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,405 students in 80127, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80127, CO are Shaffer Elementary School, Westridge Elementary School and Ute Meadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80127 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in 80127, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80127, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shaffer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7961 S Sangre De Cristo Road
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10785 West Alamo Place
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-3975
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Ute Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11050 West Meadows Drive
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-4044
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Mount Carbon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12776 West Cross Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-7900
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Powderhorn Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12109 West Coal Mine Avenue
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-0074
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 982-0074
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Collegiate Academy Of Colorado
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8420 South Sangre De Cristo Rd
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-7433
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80127, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80127, CO include Shaffer Elementary School, Westridge Elementary School and Ute Meadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80127?
6 public preschools are located in 80127.
What is the racial composition of students in 80127?
80127 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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