Best Schools in Brighton, CO

Schools

Students

29,559

Avg actual scores

30%

Avg projected

31%

Brighton, CO has 44 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 21 elementary) serving 29,559 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Brighton don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.

Best schools in Adams County

Best High Schools in Brighton, CO

High schools

Students

12,080

Avg actual

35%

Avg projected

31%

Impact

don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Brighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Horizon High School

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students

2. Eagle Ridge Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 510 Students

3. Mountain Range High School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students

4. Riverdale Ridge High School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students

5. Brighton High School

D+

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students

6. Adams City High School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students

7. Prairie View High School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students

8. Innovations & Options

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 216 Students

9. Fort Lupton High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students

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Best Middle Schools in Brighton, CO

Middle schools

Students

5,368

Avg actual

24%

Avg projected

26%

Impact

underperform expectations

The top middle schools in Brighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Rocky Top Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1001 Students

2. Rodger Quist Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 923 Students

3. Prairie View Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students

4. Vikan Middle School

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students

5. Shadow Ridge Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students

6. Fort Lupton Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students

7. Overland Trail Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students

8. Adams City Middle School

SchoolGrade

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 550 Students

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Best Elementary Schools in Brighton, CO

Elementary schools

Students

11,511

Avg actual

32%

Avg projected

31%

Impact

meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Brighton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Kenneth Homyak Pk-8

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 316 Students

2. Silver Creek Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students

3. Prairie Hills Elementary School

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students

4. Eagleview Elementary School

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students

5. Brantner Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 682 Students

6. West Ridge Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 827 Students

7. Foundations Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

School District 27j • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 767 Students

8. Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 532 Students

9. Mary E Pennock Elementary School

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 620 Students

10. John W Thimmig Elementary School

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students

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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

29,559

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

33%

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

D+

21.16 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

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

3,187 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

88 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Brighton, CO Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Brighton, CO

How many schools are in Brighton, CO?

Brighton, CO has 44 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 29,559 students in total.

How do schools in Brighton perform on state tests?

On average, 44 schools in Brighton score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Brighton don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brighton?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

Best Schools in Cities Near Brighton, CO

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Todd Creek, CO

Actual: 27%
Projected: 27%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Henderson, CO

Actual: 21%
Projected: 25%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Wattenberg, CO

Actual: 24%
Projected: 26%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Commerce City, CO

Actual: 26%
Projected: 25%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Thornton, CO

Actual: 25%
Projected: 25%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northglenn, CO

Actual: 26%
Projected: 24%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lochbuie, CO

Actual: 24%
Projected: 24%
Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Dacono, CO

Actual: 45%
Projected: 37%
Impact Grade: Meets Expectations

Fort Lupton, CO

Actual: 27%
Projected: 26%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Derby, CO

Actual: 13%
Projected: 12%
Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

Every school in Brighton

Average SchoolGrade

C-

Meeting or exceeding expectations

29%

Exceeding

14%

Avg actual scores

28.6%

Avg projected

28.4%

14 of 17 schools in Brighton carry a SchoolGrade (3 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:

B: 3C: 4D: 7

All 17 public schools we grade in Brighton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (17)

Private schools (4)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.