Best Schools in Thornton, WA
Thornton, WA has 6 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 554 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Thornton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Thornton, WA
The top high schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakesdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakesdale School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 73 Students
2. St John/endicott High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Thornton, WA
The top elementary schools in Thornton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakesdale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakesdale School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 74 Students
2. Endicott/st John Elem And Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Endicott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 86 Students
3. St John Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 85 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Thornton, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Thornton, WA has a total population of 200 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Thornton, WA
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, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Thornton, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Thornton, WA.
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, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Thornton, WA
How many schools are in Thornton, WA?
Thornton, WA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 554 students in total.
How do schools in Thornton perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Thornton score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Thornton greatly exceed 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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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 39%
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