Colorado›Adams County›Thornton
Best Schools in Thornton, Colorado
Compare 39 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
39
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
21,778
Total Students
Across Thornton
17.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
39 schools found
Eagleview Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4601 Summit Grove Parkway, Thornton, CO 80241
0
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mcelwain Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1020 Dawson Drive, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
361
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thornton High School
publichighGrade 9-12
9351 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
1,439
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thornton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
900 Eppinger Boulevard, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
387
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cherry Drive Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
11500 Cherry Drive, Thornton, CO 80233
0
Rating
Students
325
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Woodglen Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
11717 Madison Street, Thornton, CO 80233
0
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Skyview Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5021 East 123Rd Avenue, Thornton, CO 80241
0
Rating
Students
326
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hunters Glen Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
13222 Corona Street, Thornton, CO 80241
0
Rating
Students
491
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Century Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
13000 Lafayette Street, Thornton, CO 80241
0
Rating
Students
717
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Riverdale Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
10724 Elm Drive, Thornton, CO 80233
0
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thornton Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
9451 Hoffman Way, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
721
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Rocky Top Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
14150 York Street, Thornton, CO 80602
0
Rating
Students
1,052
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stellar Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3901 East 124Th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80241
0
Rating
Students
418
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Silver Creek Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
15101 Fillmore Stre, Thornton, CO 80602
0
Rating
Students
538
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Prairie Hills Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
13801 Garfield Place, Thornton, CO 80602
0
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westgate Community School
charter schoolhighK-12
12500 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80241
0
Rating
Students
540
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
New America School - Thornton
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
8978 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80229
0
Rating
Students
190
Student-Teacher
27:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pathways Future Center
publichighGrade 6-12
550 E. 124Th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80241
0
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Stem Launch
publicmiddleK-8
9450 Pecos Street, Thornton, CO 80206
0
Rating
Students
677
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bright Horizons Preschool
publicelementaryPK-PK
5321 E 136Th Ave, Thornton, CO 80602
0
Rating
Students
36
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Thornton
Thornton, Colorado is home to 39 schools serving over 21,778 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math0%
ELA0%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)4
Moderate (15-20:1)14
Large (>20:1)1
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 1,439 students at Thornton High School
- Best ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Thornton, Colorado?
There are 39 schools in Thornton, serving 21,778 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Thornton?
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What is the average student-teacher ratio in Thornton?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Thornton is 17.4:1.