For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 782 students in 80002, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80002, CO are Lawrence Elementary School and Foster Dual Language Pk-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80002 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80002, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80002, CO Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5611 Zephyr Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1825
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Foster Dual Language Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Saulsbury Court
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1680
Gr: PK-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
80002, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5751 Balsam Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 982-1240
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 80002, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80002, CO include Lawrence Elementary School and Foster Dual Language Pk-8.
How many public preschools are located in 80002?
2 public preschools are located in 80002.
What is the racial composition of students in 80002?
80002 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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