For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 1,479 students in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Heather Ridge is Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12600 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,362 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO include Prairie Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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