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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Thornton at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Adams 12 Five Star Schools School District
35,747 students | THORNTON, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
School District 27j
22,713 students | BRIGHTON, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 33 schools -
Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County School District 1
7,088 students | DENVER, CO
Grades PK, K-12 | 21 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Thornton
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Parent / Guardian
September 16, 2025
Westgate has been a great school for our family. Our kids have made friends, and are excited about some of the projects they're working on. We're also so grateful that they have a real nurse. Most... More
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Westgate Community School
Parent / Guardian
September 15, 2025
Our child attended West Ridge from Kindergarten through 2nd grade before we moved to another state. This is truly the best school, and we miss it so much!
When my son started Kindergarten, he didn’t... More
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West Ridge Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
September 06, 2025
This school has an amazing community feel and really care about kids and families. Seriously one of the best choices I have ever made
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Tarver Elementary School