Best Schools in Thornton, CO
Thornton, CO has a total of 65 schools including 13 high schools, 18 middle schools and 33 elementary schools. A total of 39,148 students attend Thornton, CO schools. On average, schools in Thornton score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Thornton don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Thornton, CO
Thornton, CO has 13 high schools with 14,735 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 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Thornton underperform expectations.
1. Horizon High School
SchoolGrade
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2026 Students
2. Mountain Range High School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1761 Students
3. Brighton High School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1854 Students
4. New America School - Thornton
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
5. Prairie View High School
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1821 Students
6. Northglenn High School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1959 Students
7. Mapleton Early Career Preparation
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
8. Academy High School
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Mapleton School District No. 1 In The County Of Adams & St • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 420 Students
9. Pathways Future Center
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 390 Students
10. Thornton High School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
Best Middle Schools in Thornton, CO
Thornton, CO has 18 middle schools with 11,094 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 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Thornton 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. Century Middle School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 827 Students
4. Silver Hills Middle School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
5. Shadow Ridge Middle School
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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
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School District 27j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
8. Fort Lupton Middle School
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Weld Re-8 Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
9. Thornton Middle School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 732 Students
10. Adams City Middle School
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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 Thornton, CO
Thornton, CO has 33 elementary schools with 12,779 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 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Thornton don't meet expectations.
1. Hulstrom Options K-8 School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
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
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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. Skyview Elementary School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
8. Eagleview Elementary School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students
9. Stellar Elementary School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
10. Tarver Elementary School
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thornton, CO has a total population of 88,784 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thornton, 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 Thornton, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, 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 Thornton, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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