Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 80602

45 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Thornton

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Discovery Magnet School
Grades K–8 · School District 27J
0.9 mi
46%
+9 vs state
51%
+7 vs state
45%
+10 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2023-24 → 49% in 2025-26 23% 7% 692 White 57%
Horizon High School
Grades 9–12 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
1.6 mi
49%
+12 vs state
72%
+8 vs state
— Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 60% in 2025-26 33% 9% 1,966 White 53%
Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver
Grades K–8 Charter · State Charter School Institute
1.9 mi
23%
−14 vs state
27%
−17 vs state
30%
−6 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2023-24 → 27% in 2025-26 — 0% 305 White 66%
Brantner Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
2.0 mi
45%
+5 vs state
55%
+9 vs state
25%
−11 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 46% in 2022-23 → 42% in 2025-26 41% 13% 574 White 47%
West Ridge Elementary
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
2.1 mi
43%
+3 vs state
40%
−6 vs state
23%
−13 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 39% 10% 690 White 43%
Rodger Quist Middle School
Grades 6–8 · School District 27J
2.1 mi
30%
−4 vs state
40%
−3 vs state
27%
−8 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 33% in 2025-26 39% 9% 855 Hispanic 44%
Prairie Hills Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
2.2 mi
45%
+5 vs state
51%
+5 vs state
38%
+2 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 45% in 2025-26 30% 14% 378 White 57%
Eagleview Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
2.2 mi
39%
−1 vs state
47%
+1 vs state
25%
−11 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 39% 13% 451 White 49%
Riverdale Ridge High School
Grades 9–12 · School District 27J
2.3 mi
24%
−13 vs state
53%
−11 vs state
21%
−3 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26 39% 9% 1,784 Hispanic 45%
Silver Creek Elementary
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
2.3 mi
54%
+14 vs state
60%
+15 vs state
54%
+18 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 60% in 2022-23 → 56% in 2025-26 20% 12% 538 White 62%
Rocky Top Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
2.6 mi
46%
+12 vs state
53%
+10 vs state
44%
+9 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 50% in 2025-26 28% 11% 1,052 White 56%
Tarver Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
2.7 mi
47%
+7 vs state
42%
−4 vs state
19%
−17 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 37% 15% 475 White 50%
Shadow Ridge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
3.0 mi
11%
−23 vs state
17%
−27 vs state
15%
−21 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 14% in 2022-23 → 14% in 2025-26 57% 16% 632 Hispanic 56%
Skyview Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
3.3 mi
31%
−9 vs state
36%
−10 vs state
31%
−5 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 32% in 2025-26 58% 16% 326 Hispanic 49%
Stellar Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
3.4 mi
30%
−10 vs state
41%
−5 vs state
29%
−7 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 33% in 2025-26 68% 12% 418 Hispanic 56%
Glacier Peak Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
3.4 mi
27%
−13 vs state
42%
−4 vs state
14%
−22 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 48% 13% 412 Hispanic 46%
Stargate Charter School
Grades K–12 Charter · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
3.6 mi
77%
+40 vs state
77%
+33 vs state
76%
+40 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 76% in 2022-23 → 77% in 2025-26 10% 5% 1,572 White 48%
Century Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
3.7 mi
23%
−12 vs state
32%
−12 vs state
20%
−16 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 25% in 2025-26 50% 14% 717 White 43%
Hunters Glen Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
3.8 mi
34%
−6 vs state
36%
−10 vs state
39%
+3 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 53% 13% 491 Hispanic 44%
Woodglen Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
4.4 mi
18%
−22 vs state
28%
−18 vs state
16%
−20 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 21% in 2025-26 66% 18% 383 Hispanic 54%
Cherry Drive Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
4.5 mi
34%
−6 vs state
40%
−6 vs state
14%
−22 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 60% 18% 325 Hispanic 59%
Westgate Community School
Grades K–12 Charter · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
4.5 mi
25%
−12 vs state
34%
−11 vs state
29%
−7 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 38% 9% 540 White 52%
Henderson Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
4.6 mi
26%
−14 vs state
26%
−21 vs state
10%
−26 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 13% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 61% 17% 357 Hispanic 64%
Pathways Future Center
Grades 6–12 Virtual Alternative · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
4.9 mi
11%
−28 vs state · 2018-19
31%
−28 vs state · 2022-23
— Average of math, English and science: 30% in 2018-19 → 31% in 2022-23 73% 15% 386 Hispanic 70%
STEM Lab
Grades PK–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
4.9 mi
51%
+14 vs state
64%
+20 vs state
59%
+24 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 57% in 2022-23 → 58% in 2025-26 31% 11% 740 White 57%
Hulstrom K-8
Grades K–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.0 mi
85%
+48 vs state
93%
+48 vs state
85%
+49 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 83% in 2022-23 → 88% in 2025-26 11% 3% 663 White 53%
Prairie View High School
Grades 9–12 · School District 27J
5.0 mi
17%
−20 vs state
47%
−17 vs state
13%
−12 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 32% in 2025-26 54% 10% 1,809 Hispanic 58%
South Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
5.1 mi
15%
−25 vs state
25%
−20 vs state
11%
−25 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 12% in 2022-23 → 18% in 2025-26 85% 15% 337 Hispanic 87%
Riverdale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.1 mi
25%
−16 vs state
38%
−8 vs state
22%
−14 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 21% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 67% 14% 372 Hispanic 56%
John W Thimmig Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
5.2 mi
21%
−19 vs state
34%
−12 vs state
18%
−18 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 34% in 2022-23 → 24% in 2025-26 56% 18% 531 Hispanic 61%
Mountain Range High School
Grades 9–12 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.2 mi
25%
−12 vs state
53%
−11 vs state
— 8% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 39% in 2025-26 53% 12% 1,788 Hispanic 51%
Belle Creek Charter School
Grades K–8 Charter · School District 27J
5.3 mi
26%
−11 vs state
29%
−16 vs state
29%
−7 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 55% 10% 519 Hispanic 66%
Vikan Middle School
Grades 6–8 · School District 27J
5.3 mi
19%
−15 vs state
23%
−21 vs state
17%
−18 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 15% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 71% 15% 528 Hispanic 68%
Silver Hills Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.3 mi
19%
−16 vs state
28%
−15 vs state
22%
−14 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 15% in 2022-23 → 23% in 2025-26 69% 15% 965 Hispanic 66%
Malley Drive Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.3 mi
12%
−28 vs state
18%
−28 vs state
9%
−27 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 17% in 2022-23 → 13% in 2025-26 77% 13% 435 Hispanic 58%
Prairie View Middle School
Grades 6–8 · School District 27J
5.3 mi
20%
−14 vs state
29%
−14 vs state
21%
−14 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 24% in 2025-26 59% 14% 679 Hispanic 56%
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · School District 27J
5.4 mi
17%
−21 vs state
44%
−20 vs state
16%
−9 vs state · 2024-25
7% Average of math, English and science: 37% in 2022-23 → 30% in 2025-26 56% 9% 1,733 Hispanic 59%
Innovations & Options
Grades 6–12 Alternative · School District 27J
5.4 mi —
19%
−42 vs state · 2018-19
— Not enough years of data — 24% 235 Hispanic 71%
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.5 mi
35%
−5 vs state
41%
−5 vs state
30%
−6 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 57% 11% 465 Hispanic 52%
Northglenn Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.7 mi
6%
−32 vs state
14%
−29 vs state
9%
−27 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 12% in 2022-23 → 10% in 2025-26 85% 21% 672 Hispanic 70%
Southeast Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · School District 27J
5.9 mi
20%
−20 vs state
27%
−18 vs state
14%
−22 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 19% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 74% 20% 527 Hispanic 76%
Stukey Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.9 mi
21%
−19 vs state
29%
−17 vs state
17%
−19 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 16% in 2022-23 → 22% in 2025-26 88% 15% 348 Hispanic 53%
Meridian Elementary School
Grades K–5 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.9 mi
68%
+28 vs state
72%
+27 vs state
65%
+28 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 62% in 2022-23 → 68% in 2025-26 23% 10% 525 White 64%
Legacy High School
Grades 9–12 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
5.9 mi
60%
+23 vs state
78%
+14 vs state
— 4% Average of math, English and science: 73% in 2022-23 → 69% in 2025-26 24% 7% 2,052 White 61%
Westlake Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Adams 12 Five Star Schools
6.0 mi
49%
+14 vs state
60%
+16 vs state
47%
+12 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 46% in 2022-23 → 52% in 2025-26 33% 13% 853 White 59%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).