Best elementary schools in Thornton (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 21 schools in Thornton, Colorado. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
- 165Silver Creek ElementaryThornton · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 538 students
- 261Discovery Magnet SchoolThornton · Public Elementary23.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 692 students
- 360Prairie Hills Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 458West Ridge ElementaryThornton · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 690 students
- 552Eagleview Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 649Tarver Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 748Brantner Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 574 students
- 841Hunters Glen Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 491 students
- 940Skyview Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 326 students
- 1031Stellar Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 1130Riverdale Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 372 students
- 1230Woodglen Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 1329Cherry Drive Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 325 students
- 1423Explore Pk-8Thornton · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 557 students
- 1522STEM LaunchThornton · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 677 students
- 1619Clayton Partnership SchoolThornton · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 1717McElwain Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 1817Thornton Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 1917Coronado Hills Elementary SchoolThornton · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 412 students
- 2016Achieve AcademyThornton · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 2116Meadow Community SchoolThornton · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 378 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 | Discovery Magnet School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 60.7 Top 50% | 23.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 692 |
| 3 | Prairie Hills Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 60.3 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 4 | West Ridge Elementary Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.4 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 690 |
| 5 | Eagleview Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.5 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 6 | Tarver Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.7 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 7 | Brantner Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 574 |
| 8 | Hunters Glen Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 9 | Skyview Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 40.3 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 326 |
| 10 | Stellar Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.1 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 11 | Riverdale Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 372 |
| 12 | Woodglen Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 13 | Cherry Drive Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 325 |
| 14 | Explore Pk-8 Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 23.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 557 |
| 15 | STEM Launch Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 677 |
| 16 | Clayton Partnership School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 18.7 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 17 | McElwain Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 17.2 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 18 | Thornton Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.9 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 19 | Coronado Hills Elementary School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.8 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 412 |
| 20 | Achieve Academy Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 21 | Meadow Community School Thornton · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 378 |
Silver Creek Elementary in Thornton leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Thornton with a Success Index (US) of 65.0. Of the 21 schools shown, 21 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Colorado elementary schools rankings, every school on the Thornton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Thornton?
Silver Creek Elementary in Thornton, Colorado ranks first among elementary schools in Thornton with a Success Index (US) of 65.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 538).
How are elementary schools in Thornton ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.