For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,418 students in Westminster, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Westminster, CO are Colorado Stem Academy, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Academy Of Charter Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westminster, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Westminster have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Westminster, CO (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,874 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9100 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2891
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Harris Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 West 75th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1721
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
Sunset Ridge Pk-8
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9451 Hooker Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8907
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
8030 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-1560
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
7125 Mariposa Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 542-5093
Gr: PK | 14 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Westminster, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Center For Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3455 West 72nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Gr: 8-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Gr: 6-12
Goal Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3621 West 73rd Ave Unit C
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 44%
8845 Wagner Drive
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-8081
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-8081
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
4105 West 80th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2511
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2511
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Westminster, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Westminster, CO include Colorado Stem Academy, Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School and Academy Of Charter Schools.
How many public preschools are located in Westminster?
10 public preschools are located in Westminster.
What is the racial composition of students in Westminster?
Westminster public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Westminster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Westminster include: Westminster Academy For International Studies vs. Colorado Stem Academy
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