For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 3,845 students in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO.
The top-ranked public schools in Heather Ridge are Overland High School and Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12400 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12600 East Jewell Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 747-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora, CO include Overland High School and Prairie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora?
the neighborhood of Heather Ridge, Aurora public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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