For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,298 students in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Montbello are Willow Elementary School, Barney Ford Elementary School and John H. Amesse Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Montbello, Denver, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8499 E Stoll Place
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 424-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver, CO include Willow Elementary School, Barney Ford Elementary School and John H. Amesse Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver?
9 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver?
the neighborhood of Montbello, Denver public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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