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Best Brighton Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public elementary schools serving 13,094 students in Brighton, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brighton, CO are Silver Creek Elementary School, Brantner Elementary School and Prairie Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brighton, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brighton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Brighton, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Prairie Vista Youth Services Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
192 Bromley Business Parkway
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 659-4450
Gr: 4-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Rodger Quist Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13451 Yosemite Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6950
Gr: 6-8 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Bromley East Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
356 Longspur Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-3297
Gr: PK-8 | 1,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1595 Southern Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 866-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Lochbuie Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Bonanza Boulevard
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Gr: 4-6 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Innovations & Options
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2850
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5505 Longs Peak Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Shadow Ridge Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
12551 Holly Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
27j Online Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
89 N. 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2527
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1818.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 Longspeak
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2550
Gr: PK-6 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Vikan Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
879 Jessup Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4050
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
South Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
305 South 5th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2121.
Overland Trail Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Ascent Classical Academy Of Northern Denver
Charter School
1800 E Longs Peak St
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 541-9809
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
4949 E. 147th Ave.
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 655-6260
Gr: K-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
1501 Fletcher Avenue
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 536-2400
Gr: PK-3 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brighton, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brighton, CO include Silver Creek Elementary School, Brantner Elementary School and Prairie Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brighton?
24 public elementary schools are located in Brighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Brighton?
Brighton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Brighton are often viewed compared to one another?

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