For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,042 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 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thornton, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Global Village Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 West 112th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Grades: K-8
| 819 students
Rank: #22.
Westgate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-0967
Grades: K-12
| 547 students
Rank: #33.
Century Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Lafayette Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #44.
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Grades: 6-12
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 E. 128th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-7430
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-7430
Grades: 1-12
| 494 students
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?
5 public middle schools are located in Thornton.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton?
Thornton public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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