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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Adams County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 147 public schools serving 81,177 students in Adams County, CO (there are 35 private schools, serving 4,438 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Adams County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, CO are Hulstrom K-8, Silver Creek Elementary School and Eagle Ridge Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hulstrom K-8
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5400
Gr: K-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15101 Fillmore Stre
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Gr: K-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Ridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3551 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 345-4380
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11100 Vrain Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Horizon High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Brantner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Prairie Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56729 E Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-6328
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13801 Garfield Place
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Reunion Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11021 Landmark Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Landmark Academy At Reunion
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10566 Memphis Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Gr: K-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Victory Preparatory Academy High State Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1414.
Rocky Top Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,887 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Gr: K-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Mountain Range High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2020.
Eagleview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4601 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Hunters Glen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13222 Corona Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Global Village Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
555 West 112th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-8 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Gr: K-12 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2424.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #2525.
Glacier Peak Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12060 Jasmine Street
Brighton, CO 80605
(720) 972-5940
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2626.
Strasburg High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2828.
Stellar Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 East 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-2340
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2929.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5021 East 123rd Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
462 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Gr: K-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3131.
Sherrelwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8095 Kalamath Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3232.
Crown Pointe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 West 86th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3333.
John W Thimmig Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3434.
Riverdale Ridge High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13380 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,784 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3535.
The Studio School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10604 Grant Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Adams County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Adams County, CO include Hulstrom K-8, Silver Creek Elementary School and Eagle Ridge Academy.
How many public schools are located in Adamsunty?
154 public schools are located in Adamsunty.
What percentage of students in Adamsunty go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Adamsunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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