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Best Schools in Thornton, CA
Thornton, CA has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,857 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Thornton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thornton, CA
The top high schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cosumnes Oaks High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2212 Students
2. Galt High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galt Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
3. Lodi High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lodi Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2070 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thornton, CA
The top middle schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elizabeth Pinkerton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 982 Students
2. Robert L. Mccaffrey Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galt Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 746 Students
3. Millswood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lodi Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 769 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, CA
The top elementary schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Grove Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 894 Students
2. Lake Canyon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galt Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 511 Students
3. Vernon E. Greer Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galt Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 501 Students
4. Valley Oaks Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galt Joint Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 504 Students
5. Lakewood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lodi Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 495 Students
6. New Hope Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hope Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 177 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.
Questions About Schools in Thornton, CA
How many schools are in Thornton, CA?
Thornton, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,857 students in total.
How do schools in Thornton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Thornton score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Thornton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Thornton?
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: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Thornton
1 of 1 schools in Thornton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Thornton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.