For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 846 students in 80640, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in 80640, 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.
Public preschools in zipcode 80640 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in 80640, CO have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80640, CO Public Preschools (2026)
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.
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 preschools in 80640, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in 80640, CO include John W Thimmig Elementary School and Henderson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 80640?
2 public preschools are located in 80640.
What is the racial composition of students in 80640?
80640 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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