Top 5 Best Golden Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 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 33%), 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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kyffin Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
205 North Flora Way
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3085 Alkire Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #33.
Gilpin County Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Shelton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
420 Crawford Street
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5686
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 373 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 422 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Golden, Colorado

Golden, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11719 Ranch Elsie Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 982-3409
Grades: K-8
| 79 students
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-9975
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
10595 Highway 119
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3444
Grades: 1-3
| 15 students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1829 Denver West Drive
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-6770
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
13950 West 20th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5928
Grades: PK
| 40 students
15920 West 10th Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 982-5921
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students

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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