For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,340 students in 80239, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80239, CO are Barney Ford Elementary School, John H. Amesse Elementary School and Marie L. Greenwood Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschools in zipcode 80239 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80239, CO have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80239, CO ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barney Ford Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14500 Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
John H. Amesse Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5440 Scranton Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-9988
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Marie L. Greenwood Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5130 Durham Court
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-6630
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14250 East Albrook Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-2740
Gr: PK-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14390 East Bolling Drive
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5740
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Academy 360
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12000 E. 47th Ave
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 574-1360
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Dearborn Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5070
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Mcglone Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4500 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-5660
Gr: PK-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
5300 Crown Blvd
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-4620
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-4620
Gr: PK-K | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
80239, Colorado ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5290 Kittredge Street
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
14500 East Maxwell Place
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 371-6990
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
5000 Crown Boulevard
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 423-5840
Gr: 6-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Northeast Academy Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4895 Peoria St
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 307-8837
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
5290 Kitteridge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0800
Gr: 8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80239, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80239, CO include Barney Ford Elementary School, John H. Amesse Elementary School and Marie L. Greenwood Academy.
How many public preschools are located in 80239?
9 public preschools are located in 80239.
What is the racial composition of students in 80239?
80239 public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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