For the 2024 school year, there are 113 public elementary schools serving 59,756 students in Adams County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, CO are Hulstrom Options K-8 School, Landmark At Reunion and Rocky Top Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hulstrom Options K-8 School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5400
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5400
Grades: K-8
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Landmark At Reunion
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10566 Memphis Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Rocky Top Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15101 Fillmore Stre
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Grades: PK-8
| 710 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
The Studio School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10604 Grant Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
Rank: #99.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13801 Garfield Place
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1010.
Brantner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1111.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 1,894 students
Rank: #1212.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11100 Vrain Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #1313.
Reunion Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11021 Landmark Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Grades: PK-5
| 790 students
Rank: #1414.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Grades: K-8
| 753 students
Rank: #1515.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #1919.
Global Village - Northglenn
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 West 112th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-8
| 852 students
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
462 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Grades: K-2
| 256 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Colorado Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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: #2424.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #2525.
Hemphill Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Wagner
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #2626.
Colorado Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Westminster, CO 80031
(720) 381-2047
Grades: K-5
| 1,294 students
Rank: #2727.
Destinations Career Of Colorado
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Grades: 6-12
| 545 students
Rank: #2828.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Belle Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9290 East 107th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Crown Pointe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2900 West 86th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Grades: K-8
| 462 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Leroy Drive Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1451 East Leroy Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5460
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5460
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Westminster For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #3434.
Global Primary Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Conifer Road
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1170
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1170
Grades: PK-3
| 289 students
Rank: #3535.
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
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Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Center For Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3455 West 72nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Grades: 8-12
| 108 students
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Grades: K-5
| 930 students
830 E. Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
1850 Egbert Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5475
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Brighton Collegiate High School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Grades: K-1
| 310 students
1940 Elmwood Ln
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7526
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7526
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Corridor Community Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
420 7th St
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-5180
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-5180
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Enrichment Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
7700 Delta St
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1400
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Global Village Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
555 West 112th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-8
| 976 students
Goal Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3621 West 73rd Ave Unit C
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
High Plains High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
2401 West 80th Ave
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-9577
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Grades: PK-K
| 327 students
601 E 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Model Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Grades: 1-6
| 7 students
2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Grades: K-6
| 374 students
New America School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
601 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 991-0130
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
P-tech Early College At Northglenn High School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-4600
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Pinnacle Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Pinnacle Charter Middle School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Pinnacle Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: K-5
| 833 students
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: K-5
| 951 students
The Pinnacle Charter School Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Ave
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Grades: 6-8
| 513 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, CO include Hulstrom Options K-8 School, Landmark At Reunion and Rocky Top Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County, CO?
113 public elementary schools are located in Adams County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County, CO?
Adams County, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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