For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,097 students in Thornton, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Thornton, CO are Tarver Elementary School and Hunters Glen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornton, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Thornton, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 408 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 Poze Blvd
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Grades: PK
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Thornton, CO include Tarver Elementary School and Hunters Glen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thornton, CO?
3 public preschools are located in Thornton, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton, CO?
Thornton, CO public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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