For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,746 students in 80026, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80026, CO are Lafayette Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80026 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80026, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80026, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 North Bermont Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-8900
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Centaur Village Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E. Baseline Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7800
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #44.
Alicia Sanchez International School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Sir Galahad Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7300
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80026, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80026, CO include Lafayette Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Pioneer Bilingual Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80026?
4 public preschools are located in 80026.
What is the racial composition of students in 80026?
80026 public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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