Schools in Thornton
I-25 corridor hub — big city services, suburban price
Education
School Districts
B+
Adams 12 Five Star Schools
#28 Best District in Colorado
- Stargate Charter K-12 — A+, #1–3 Public HS in Colorado
- Prospect Ridge Academy — A, charter
- Covers southwest Thornton
Verify district by address — Thornton splits between Adams 12 and 27J
B
School District 27J
- Riverdale Ridge HS — #185 CO, newer school
- Mountain Range HS — #134 CO
- Horizon HS — long-standing community school
- Covers northeast Thornton and east Thornton
Early Education
Childcare & Pre-K
- Daycare Centers
- 40+
- Avg Monthly Cost
- $947–$1,400
- Pre-K Availability
- Good — Adams 12 and 27J both offer preschool programs
- After School
- Through school districts and city recreation centers
- Summer Camps
- City of Thornton rec camps, Trail Winds and Trails centers, private options
- Library Branches
- Anythink Libraries — Wright Farms and Perl Mack branches
Context
Community Demographics
- Households with Children
- ~38%
- Median Household Income
- $95,064
Common Questions
FAQ — Thornton
What are the school ratings in Thornton?
Thornton is served by two school districts: Adams 12 Five Star Schools (Niche grade B+, #28 in Colorado) covering southwest Thornton, and School District 27J (B) covering northeast and east Thornton. Stargate Charter K–12 in Adams 12 ranks #1–3 among public high schools in Colorado. In 27J, Riverdale Ridge HS (#185 CO) and Mountain Range HS (#134 CO) are the main high schools. Thornton splits between these two districts, so always verify enrollment by address.