For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,891 students in 80640, CO.
The top ranked public schools in 80640, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 80640 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80640, CO Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Prairie View High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12909 E 120th Ave
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-8800
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%)
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 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
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 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 80640, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80640, CO include John W Thimmig Elementary School, Belle Creek Charter 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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