Best Schools in Brighton, CO
Brighton, CO has a total of 44 schools including 11 high schools, 10 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 30,156 students attend Brighton, CO schools. On average, schools in Brighton score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Brighton underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Brighton, CO
Brighton, CO has 11 high schools with 12,233 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Brighton score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Brighton don't meet expectations.
1. Eagle Ridge Academy
SchoolGrade
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School District 27j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students
2. Horizon High School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students
3. Mountain Range High School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students
4. Riverdale Ridge High School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
5. Brighton High School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students
6. Innovations & Options
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 216 Students
7. Prairie View High School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students
8. Adams City High School
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School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students
9. Fort Lupton High School
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Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brighton, CO
Brighton, CO has 10 middle schools with 6,804 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Brighton score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Brighton don't meet expectations.
1. Rocky Top Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students
2. Prairie View Middle School
SchoolGrade
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
3. Otho E Stuart Middle School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
4. Rodger Quist Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students
5. Shadow Ridge Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
6. Vikan Middle School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
7. Overland Trail Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
8. Fort Lupton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
9. Adams City Middle School
SchoolGrade
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School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brighton, CO
Brighton, CO has 21 elementary schools with 10,796 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Brighton score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Brighton don't meet expectations.
1. Hulstrom Options K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 645 Students
2. Silver Creek Elementary
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
3. Brantner Elementary School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students
4. Prairie Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
5. West Ridge Elementary
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School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students
6. Kenneth Homyak Pk-8
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Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students
7. Foundations Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 767 Students
8. Eagleview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
9. Bromley East Charter School
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School District 27j • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1237 Students
10. Mary E Pennock Elementary School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brighton, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brighton, CO has a total population of 78,786 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brighton, 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 Brighton, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brighton, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brighton, 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 Brighton, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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