Best Henderson Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 881 students in Henderson, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Henderson, CO are John W Thimmig Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Henderson, CO (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John W Thimmig Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Henderson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
12301 East 124th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Henderson, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Henderson, CO include John W Thimmig Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henderson?
2 public preschools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public preschools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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