Top 10 Best Adams County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 148 public schools serving 81,085 students in Adams County, CO (there are 36 private schools, serving 4,725 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Adams County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, CO are Hulstrom Options K-8 School, Colorado Preparatory High School and Eagle Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best Adams County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hulstrom Options K-8 School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5400
Grades: K-8
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado Preparatory High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Grades: 9-12
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Landmark At Reunion
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10566 Memphis Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,999 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Rocky Top Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15101 Fillmore Stre
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #99.
Victory Preparatory High State Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
New America School - Thornton
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8978 Washington St.
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Prairie Creek High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1983 Monroe Street
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Ridge View Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28101 East Quincy Avenue
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 766-3000
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
The Studio School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10604 Grant Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #1515.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #1616.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13801 Garfield Place
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1717.
Strasburg High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1818.
Brantner Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1919.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #2020.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11100 Vrain Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2121.
Reunion Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11021 Landmark Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #2222.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Grades: K-8
| 753 students
Rank: #2323.
West Ridge Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #2424.
Skyview Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5021 East 123rd Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2525.
Mountain Range High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #2626.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Grades: K-12
| 549 students
Rank: #2727.
Riverdale Ridge High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13380 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #2828.
Strasburg Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2929.
Global Village - Northglenn
Charter School
Math: 29% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 West 112th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-8
| 852 students
Rank: #3030.
Bennett High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 7th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #3131.
Brighton High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
270 South 8th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,881 students
Rank: #3232.
Stellar Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 East 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-2340
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #3333.
Bennett Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
462 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Grades: K-2
| 256 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Colorado Preparatory Middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Eagleview Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
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Adams County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3455 West 72nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Grades: 8-12
| 108 students
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: K-5
| 930 students
830 E. Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Grades: PK
| 36 students
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Grades: K-1
| 310 students
1940 Elmwood Ln
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7526
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
420 7th St
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-5180
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
7700 Delta St
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
555 West 112th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-8
| 976 students
Goal Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
3621 West 73rd Ave Unit C
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
2401 West 80th Ave
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Grades: PK-K
| 327 students
601 E 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
601 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: K-5
| 833 students
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: K-5
| 951 students
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Adams County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Adams County, CO include Hulstrom Options K-8 School, Colorado Preparatory High School and Eagle Ridge Academy.
How many public schools are located in Adams County, CO?
148 public schools are located in Adams County, CO.
What percentage of students in Adams County, CO go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Adams County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County, CO?
Adams County, CO public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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