Schools in Thornton, Colorado (2025)
36 schools · 21,100 students · 34 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 475.
Thornton, in Colorado, has 36 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 21,100 students. By level there are 21 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 5 other; by sector 34 public, 2 charter.
The median Enrollment across Thornton's schools is 475, above the Colorado median of 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
31 of the 36 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Silver Creek Elementary (65.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Rocky Top Middle School (63.7, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Discovery Magnet School (60.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Riverdale Ridge High School (1,784 students), Stargate Charter School (1,572 students), Thornton High School (1,439 students).
Ranked schools in Thornton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
- 165Silver Creek ElementaryThornton · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 538 students
- 264Rocky Top Middle SchoolThornton · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 1,052 students
- 361Discovery Magnet SchoolThornton · Public Elementary23.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 692 students
- 460Prairie Hills Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 558West Ridge ElementaryThornton · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 690 students
- 652Eagleview Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 749Tarver Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 848Brantner Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 574 students
- 947Riverdale Ridge High SchoolThornton · Public High39.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 1,784 students
- 1041Hunters Glen Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 491 students
- 1140Skyview Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 326 students
- 1238Century Middle SchoolThornton · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 717 students
- 1336Rodger Quist Middle SchoolThornton · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 855 students
- 1431Stellar Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 1530Riverdale Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 1630Shadow Ridge Middle SchoolThornton · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 632 students
- 1730Woodglen Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 1829Cherry Drive Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 325 students
- 1923Explore Pk-8Thornton · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 557 students
- 2022Academy High SchoolThornton · Public High17% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 2122STEM LaunchThornton · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 677 students
- 2219Mapleton Expeditionary School of the ArtsThornton · Public High12% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 2319Clayton Partnership SchoolThornton · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 2418Thornton High SchoolThornton · Public High12% Math proficiency · 1,439 students
- 2518Mapleton Early Career PreparationThornton · Public High12% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 2617McElwain Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 2717Thornton Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 2817Coronado Hills Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 2916Achieve AcademyThornton · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 3016Meadow Community SchoolThornton · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 3113Thornton Middle SchoolThornton · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 721 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Creek Elementary Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 538 |
| 2 | Rocky Top Middle School Thornton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 63.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,052 |
| 3 | Discovery Magnet School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 60.7 Top 50% | 23.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 692 |
| 4 | Prairie Hills Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 60.3 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 5 | West Ridge Elementary Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.4 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 690 |
| 6 | Eagleview Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 7 | Tarver Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.7 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 8 | Brantner Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 574 |
| 9 | Riverdale Ridge High School Thornton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.6 Lower 50% | 39.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 1,784 |
| 10 | Hunters Glen Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 11 | Skyview Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 326 |
| 12 | Century Middle School Thornton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 13 | Rodger Quist Middle School Thornton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.0 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 855 |
| 14 | Stellar Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.1 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 15 | Riverdale Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 16 | Shadow Ridge Middle School Thornton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.1 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 632 |
| 17 | Woodglen Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 18 | Cherry Drive Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 325 |
| 19 | Explore Pk-8 Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 23.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 557 |
| 20 | Academy High School Thornton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 21 | STEM Launch Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 677 |
| 22 | Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts Thornton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 23 | Clayton Partnership School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 24 | Thornton High School Thornton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.1 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 1,439 |
| 25 | Mapleton Early Career Preparation Thornton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 17.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 26 | McElwain Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 27 | Thornton Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 28 | Coronado Hills Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.8 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 29 | Achieve Academy Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 30 | Meadow Community School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 31 | Thornton Middle School Thornton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.5 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 721 |
Other schools in Thornton
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Bright Horizons Preschool
Thornton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
36 students
Preschool on Poze
Thornton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
193 students
Stargate Charter School
Thornton · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,572 students
Westgate Community School
Thornton · Charter other · Grades K–12
540 students
York International
Thornton · Public other · Grades K–12
776 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Thornton?
Silver Creek Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Thornton with a Success Index (US) of 65.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Thornton?
Thornton has 36 schools (21 elementary, 5 middle, 5 high, 5 other) educating 21,100 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Thornton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Thornton is 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.