For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,416 students in Thornton, CO (there are 5 private schools, serving 816 private students). 87% 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 Global Village Academy - North, Westgate Community School and Tarver 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 28% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Thornton, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Village Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 West 112th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-8
| 819 students
Rank: #22.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Grades: K-12
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Hunters Glen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13222 Corona Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #55.
Eagleview Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5021 East 123rd Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Stellar Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
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
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Century Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 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
| 759 students
Rank: #99.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Grades: 6-12
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 E. 128th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-7430
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-7430
Grades: 1-12
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 Poze Blvd
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Grades: PK
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Thornton, CO include Global Village Academy - North, Westgate Community School and Tarver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Thornton?
11 public schools are located in Thornton.
What percentage of students in Thornton go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Thornton are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton?
Thornton public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Thornton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Thornton include: Stellar Elementary School vs. Skyview Elementary School, Skyview Elementary School vs. Stellar Elementary School, Tarver Elementary School vs. Westgate Community School
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