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Best Golden Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,596 students in Golden, CO. The top-ranked public preschools in Golden, CO are Kyffin Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Gilpin County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Golden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Golden, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Gilpin County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Crawford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Free Horizon Montessori
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15920 W 10th Ave
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4441 Salvia Street
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 271-1977
Gr: PK-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Welchester Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-7342
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Golden, Colorado

Golden, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Gr: K-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 7%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Gr: 1-3 | 15 students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-12
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Gr: K-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Gr: PK | 40 students Minority enrollment: 25%
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Gr: PK-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Golden, CO?
How many public preschools are located in Golden?
8 public preschools are located in Golden.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden?
Golden public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Golden are often viewed compared to one another?

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