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Best Thornton Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,642 students in Thornton, CO.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thornton, CO are Eagleview Elementary School, Hunters Glen Elementary School and Global Village Academy - North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornton, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Thornton, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Century Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 Lafayette Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Thornton, CO?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Thornton, CO include Eagleview Elementary School, Hunters Glen Elementary School and Global Village Academy - North.
How many public elementary schools are located in Thornton?
9 public elementary schools are located in Thornton.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton?
Thornton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% 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 Thornton are often viewed compared to one another?

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