Schools in Brighton, Colorado (2025)
15 schools · 10,765 students · 11 public, 4 charter · median Enrollment 581.
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Ranked schools in Brighton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
- 158Eagle Ridge AcademyBrighton · Charter High47% Math proficiency · 593 students
- 256Horizon High SchoolBrighton · Public High44% Math proficiency · 1,966 students
- 347Foundations AcademyBrighton · Charter Elementary43% Math proficiency · 763 students
- 446Elaine S. Padilla Elementary SchoolBrighton · Public Elementary48.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 672 students
- 541Glacier Peak Elementary SchoolBrighton · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 634Mary E Pennock Elementary SchoolBrighton · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 592 students
- 733Bromley East Charter SchoolBrighton · Charter Elementary26% Math proficiency · 1,214 students
- 833Brighton High SchoolBrighton · Public High25% Math proficiency · 1,733 students
- 922Vikan Middle SchoolBrighton · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 528 students
- 1021South Elementary SchoolBrighton · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 1120Southeast Elementary SchoolBrighton · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 527 students
- 1220Overland Trail Middle SchoolBrighton · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 1319Northeast Elementary SchoolBrighton · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 1417Ascent Classical Academy of Northern DenverBrighton · Charter Elementary– · 305 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle Ridge Academy Brighton · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 57.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 593 |
| 2 | Horizon High School Brighton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 1,966 |
| 3 | Foundations Academy Brighton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 47.4 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 763 |
| 4 | Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School Brighton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.7 Lower 50% | 48.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 672 |
| 5 | Glacier Peak Elementary School Brighton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 6 | Mary E Pennock Elementary School Brighton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 592 |
| 7 | Bromley East Charter School Brighton · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 33.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,214 |
| 8 | Brighton High School Brighton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.9 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 1,733 |
| 9 | Vikan Middle School Brighton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.8 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 528 |
| 10 | South Elementary School Brighton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.0 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 11 | Southeast Elementary School Brighton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.2 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 12 | Overland Trail Middle School Brighton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 19.6 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 13 | Northeast Elementary School Brighton · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 18.8 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 14 | Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver Brighton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 16.9 Lower 50% | – | 305 |
Other schools in Brighton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Brighton?
Eagle Ridge Academy is the highest-ranked school in Brighton with a Success Index (US) of 57.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Brighton?
Brighton has 15 schools (3 high, 9 elementary, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 10,765 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Brighton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Brighton is 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.