For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,086 students in Henderson, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, CO are John W Thimmig Elementary School, Belle Creek Charter School and Prairie View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Henderson, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John W Thimmig Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Belle Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9290 East 107th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12301 East 124th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2700
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, CO include John W Thimmig Elementary School, Belle Creek Charter School and Prairie View Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henderson?
4 public elementary schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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