Bright Horizons Preschool vs Discovery Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bright Horizons Preschool
Thornton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
36 students
Discovery Magnet School
Thornton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
692 students
| Measure | Bright Horizons Preschool Thornton, Colorado | Discovery Magnet School Thornton, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #262 of 993 |
| National rank | – | #17703 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 36 | 692 |
| Enrollment | 36 | 692 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Thornton | Thornton |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Magnet School is the larger school with 692 students compared with 36.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bright Horizons Preschool better than Discovery Magnet School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bright Horizons Preschool and Discovery Magnet School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Thornton and Thornton in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bright Horizons Preschool: 36. Discovery Magnet School: 692. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bright Horizons Preschool and Discovery Magnet School rank in Colorado?
Bright Horizons Preschool is unranked and Discovery Magnet School is 262nd of 993 among other schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).