For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,238 students in Thornton, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 798 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Thornton, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Thornton, CO are Skyview Elementary School, Westgate Community School and Stellar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornton, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thornton, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5021 East 123rd Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Grades: K-12
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Stellar Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3901 East 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-2340
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-2340
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Eagleview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Century Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Lafayette Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #77.
Hunters Glen Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13222 Corona Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #88.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 Poze Blvd
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Grades: PK
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Thornton, CO include Skyview Elementary School, Westgate Community School and Stellar Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thornton, CO?
9 public schools are located in Thornton, CO.
What percentage of students in Thornton, CO go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Thornton, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton, CO?
Thornton, CO public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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