For the 2023 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 17,634 students in Brighton, CO (there are 7 private schools, serving 596 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Brighton, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Brighton, CO are Eagle Ridge Academy, Horizon High School and Rocky Top Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Brighton, CO Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,067 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
| 1,032 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 670 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 754 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 752 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverdale Ridge High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13380 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6800
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,195 students
Rank: #1111.
Brighton High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
270 South 8th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4200
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,834 students
Rank: #1212.
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
| 633 students
Rank: #1313.
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12060 Jasmine Street
Brighton, CO 80605
(720) 972-5940
Brighton, CO 80605
(720) 972-5940
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1414.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
Math: 19% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Grades: PK-8
| 1,207 students
Rank: #1515.
North Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #1616.
Lochbuie Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Bonanza Boulevard
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Grades: 3-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1717.
Rodger Quist Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13451 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Grades: 6-8
| 888 students
Rank: #1818.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Grades: 6-8
| 815 students
Rank: #1919.
Southeast Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2020.
Vikan Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
879 Jessup Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #2121.
Overland Trail Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
Rank: #2222.
Northeast Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Grades: PK-6
| 550 students
Rank: #2323.
South Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 South 5th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Youth Service Center
Alternative School
Math: <50%
1933 East Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-4450
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-4450
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Rank: n/an/a
1501 Fletcher Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Grades: PK-2
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
1850 Egbert Suite G20
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-5490
Grades: PK
| 78 students
Brighton, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brighton, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Brighton, CO include Eagle Ridge Academy, Horizon High School and Rocky Top Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Brighton, CO?
26 public schools are located in Brighton, CO.
What percentage of students in Brighton, CO go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Brighton, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton, CO?
Brighton, CO public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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