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Best Thornton Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,481 students in Thornton, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thornton, CO are Global Village Academy - North, Westgate Community School and Century Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornton, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Thornton, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 middle schools in Thornton, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Thornton, CO include Global Village Academy - North, Westgate Community School and Century Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thornton?
4 public middle schools are located in Thornton.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton?
Thornton public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

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