Excellent
#125 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 7% in state
Heritage Heights Academy
Elementary School · Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah · Centennial, CO
A Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah charter elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20050 EAST SMOKY HILL ROAD, Centennial, CO 80015
- Math 45% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Heritage Heights Academy score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 42% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Heritage Heights Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,903/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Centennial), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,640
Median home value
$558,900
Median rent
$2,190/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
4.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Timberline Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of AuroraPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Peakview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah
- Schools in district
- 70
- Rank in district
- #9 of 70
- District spending per student
- $15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage Heights Academy is listed in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Heights Academy
Heritage Heights Academy is a public elementary school in Centennial, CO, part of Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the County of Arapah, serving approximately 507 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Heights Academy
What grades does Heritage Heights Academy serve?
Heritage Heights Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Heritage Heights Academy?
Heritage Heights Academy has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Heights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Heights Academy is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Heights Academy rank in CO?
Heritage Heights Academy ranks #125 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Heritage Heights Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Heights Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heritage Heights Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Heights Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Heritage Heights Academy a charter school?
Yes, Heritage Heights Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heritage Heights Academy a Title I school?
No, Heritage Heights Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Heights Academy?
38.1% of students at Heritage Heights Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (720) 870-9541
- Area population (ZIP 80015)
- 72,155
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.