Best Henderson Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,891 students in Henderson, CO.

The top ranked public schools in Henderson, CO are John W Thimmig Elementary School, Belle Creek Charter School and Prairie View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Henderson, CO public schools have an score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Henderson, CO (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

John W Thimmig Elementary School

(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
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11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750

Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #22.

Belle Creek Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
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9290 East 107th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160

Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #33.

Prairie View High School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
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12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-8800

Gr: 9-12 | 1,805 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #44.

Prairie View Middle School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
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12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400

Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #55.

Henderson Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
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12301 East 124th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2700

Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson, CO?

The top ranked public schools in Henderson, CO include John W Thimmig Elementary School, Belle Creek Charter School and Prairie View High School.

How many public schools are located in Henderson?

5 public schools are located in Henderson.

What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?

Henderson public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).