For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,086 students in 80640, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80640, CO are Belle Creek Charter School, John W Thimmig Elementary School and Prairie View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 80640 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 80640, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80640, CO Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Creek 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
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
John W Thimmig Elementary 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
| 495 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie View Middle 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
| 682 students
Rank: #44.
Henderson Elementary 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
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 80640, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 80640, CO include Belle Creek Charter School, John W Thimmig Elementary School and Prairie View Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 80640?
4 public elementary schools are located in 80640.
What is the racial composition of students in 80640?
80640 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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