What types of schools are available in Thornton, Colorado?

Thornton, Colorado offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Thornton, Colorado

Q: How many schools are in Thornton, Colorado?

There are 39 schools in Thornton, Colorado, serving 21,778 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Thornton?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Thornton, Colorado, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 39 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

21,778

Total Students

Across Thornton

17.4:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

39 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)1 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)15 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)3 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,784 students at Riverdale Ridge High School.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 14:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

York International

publichighK-12

9200 York St, Thornton, CO 80229

9100 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229

West Ridge Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

13102 Monaco Street, Thornton, CO 80602

Brantner Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

7800 E. 133Rd Avenue, Thornton, CO 80602

Riverdale Ridge High School

publichighGrade 9-12

13380 Yosemite Street, Thornton, CO 80602

Rodger Quist Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

13451 Yosemite Street, Thornton, CO 80602

Discovery Magnet School

publicmiddleK-8

4949 E. 147Th Ave., Thornton, CO 80602

Mapleton Expeditionary School Of The Arts

publichighGrade 9-12

8980 York St, Thornton, CO 80299

Mapleton Early Career Preparation

publichighGrade 9-12

8980 York St, Thornton, CO 80229

10310 York St, Thornton, CO 80229

8970 York St, Thornton, CO 80229

Clayton Partnership School

publicmiddleK-8

8970 York St, Thornton, CO 80229

Meadow Community School

publicmiddlePK-8

9150 Monroe St, Thornton, CO 80229

North Valley School For Young Adults

publichighGrade 9-12

8990 York St, Thornton, CO 80229

publicelementaryPK-PK

2410 Poze Blvd, Thornton, CO 80029

Stargate Charter School

charter schoolhighK-12

14530 Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80023

Tarver Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

3500 Summit Grove Parkway, Thornton, CO 80241

Coronado Hills Elementary School

publicelementaryPK-5

8300 Downing Drive, Thornton, CO 80229

Shadow Ridge Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12551 Holly Street, Thornton, CO 80602

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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 →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Thornton include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Thornton?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Thornton is 17.4:1.

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