For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,931 students in 80640, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80640, CO are Belle Creek Charter School, John W Thimmig Elementary School and Prairie View High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80640 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80640, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80640, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Creek Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9290 East 107th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
John W Thimmig Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie View High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-8800
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,821 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12915 East 120th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400
Henderson, CO 80640
(720) 685-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #55.
Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12301 East 124th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2700
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80640, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80640, CO include Belle Creek Charter School, John W Thimmig Elementary School and Prairie View High School.
How many public schools are located in 80640?
5 public schools are located in 80640.
What is the racial composition of students in 80640?
80640 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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