For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,198 students in Henderson, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson, CO are Belle Creek Charter School and Prairie View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Henderson, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
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 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson, CO include Belle Creek Charter School and Prairie View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Henderson?
2 public middle schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public middle schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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