Best Schools in Thornton, CA
Thornton, CA has a total of 14 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 13,142 students attend Thornton, CA schools. On average, schools in Thornton score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Thornton exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Thornton, CA
Thornton, CA has 5 high schools with 7,327 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 Thornton score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Thornton don't meet expectations.
1. Cosumnes Oaks High
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2212 Students
2. Lodi High
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Lodi Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2070 Students
3. Orestimba High
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Newman-crows Landing Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1045 Students
4. Galt High
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Galt Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
5. Liberty Ranch High
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Galt Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thornton, CA
Thornton, CA has 5 middle schools with 3,370 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 Thornton score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thornton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 982 Students
2. Millswood Middle
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Lodi Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 769 Students
3. Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
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Galt Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 746 Students
4. Yolo Junior High
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Newman-crows Landing Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, CA
Thornton, CA has 4 elementary schools with 2,445 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 Thornton score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Thornton greatly exceed expectations.
1. Franklin Elementary
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Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 894 Students
2. Lakewood Elementary
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Lodi Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students
3. New Hope Elementary
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New Hope Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 177 Students
4. Lake Canyon Elementary
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Galt Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 511 Students
5. Von Renner Elementary
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Newman-crows Landing Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thornton, CA has a total population of 2,700 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thornton, CA
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 Thornton, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
57.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
23.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, CA.
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 Thornton, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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