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Best Schools in Henderson, CO
Henderson, CO has 17 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,974 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Henderson underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henderson, CO
The top high schools in Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
2. Adams City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students
3. Prairie View High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henderson, CO
The top middle schools in Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rodger Quist Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
2. Prairie View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
3. Otho E Stuart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
4. Adams City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 550 Students
5. Kearney Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 663 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henderson, CO
The top elementary schools in Henderson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John W Thimmig Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
2. Belle Creek Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 571 Students
3. Second Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 678 Students
4. Henderson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 353 Students
5. Southlawn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
6. Turnberry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 762 Students
7. Alsup Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 463 Students
8. Dupont Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 407 Students
9. Monaco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 237 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henderson, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henderson, CO has a total population of 13,450 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henderson, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Henderson, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henderson, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henderson, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Henderson, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henderson, CO
How many schools are in Henderson, CO?
Henderson, CO has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,974 students in total.
How do schools in Henderson perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Henderson score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Henderson underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henderson?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 12%
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- Projected: 16%
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- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Henderson
5 of 5 schools in Henderson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2D: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Henderson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.