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Best Schools in Northglenn, CO
Northglenn, CO has 38 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 23 elementary) serving 27,063 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Northglenn don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Northglenn, CO
The top high schools in Northglenn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Horizon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students
2. Mountain Range High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students
3. Riverdale Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1463 Students
4. Northglenn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
5. Adams City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1666 Students
6. Thornton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
7. Vantage Point
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 343 Students
Best Middle Schools in Northglenn, CO
The top middle schools in Northglenn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Century Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
2. Prairie View Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
3. Silver Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
4. Shadow Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
5. Northglenn Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
6. Adams City Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District N. 14 In The County Of Adams & State Of Colo • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 550 Students
7. Thornton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Northglenn, CO
The top elementary schools in Northglenn, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hulstrom Options K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 645 Students
2. Stem Lab
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 743 Students
3. Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
4. Global Village Academy - North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 832 Students
5. Stellar Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
6. Hunters Glen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
7. John W Thimmig Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School District 27j • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
8. The Studio School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students
9. Glacier Peak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students
10. Cherry Drive Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Northglenn, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Northglenn, CO has a total population of 65,490 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Northglenn, 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 Northglenn, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Northglenn, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Northglenn, 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 Northglenn, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Northglenn, CO
How many schools are in Northglenn, CO?
Northglenn, CO has 38 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 27,063 students in total.
How do schools in Northglenn perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Northglenn score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Northglenn don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Northglenn?
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.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Northglenn
14 of 14 schools in Northglenn carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 1C: 1D: 6F: 4
All 14 public schools we grade in Northglenn. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (6)
- Hillcrest Elementary School
- Leroy Drive Elementary School
- Malley Drive Elementary School
- North Mor Elementary School
- Stukey Elementary School
- Westview Elementary School