For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,589 students in 80516, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in 80516, CO are Erie Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Highlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 80516 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80516, CO have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80516, CO Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erie Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4137 E County Line Rd.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-3395
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 Sweet Meadow Lane
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 561-5104
Grades: PK-8
| 754 students
Rank: #33.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
475 Highlands Circle
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 776-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #44.
Red Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Telleen Ave.
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 774-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #55.
Black Rock Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Mountain View Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Erie, CO 80516
(720) 890-3995
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #66.
Soaring Heights Pk-8
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3280 County Road 5
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8020
Grades: PK-8
| 1,254 students
Rank: #77.
Grand View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Aggregate Blvd
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 702-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 80516, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in 80516, CO include Erie Elementary School, Meadowlark School and Highlands Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80516?
7 public preschools are located in 80516.
What is the racial composition of students in 80516?
80516 public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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