For the 2025 school year, there are 119 public elementary schools serving 59,379 students in Adams County, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, CO are Hulstrom K-8, Silver Creek Elementary School and Stem Lab. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hulstrom K-8
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11551 Wyco Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5400
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-5400
Gr: K-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15101 Fillmore Stre
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-3941
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Stem Lab
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Cotton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11100 Vrain Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5340
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Brantner Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7800 E. 133rd Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Hills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13801 Garfield Place
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-8780
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Reunion Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11021 Landmark Drive
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Commerce City, CO 80022
(720) 685-8501
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
Landmark Academy At Reunion
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10566 Memphis Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 287-2901
Gr: K-8 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Colorado Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7281 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 429-7836
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1010.
Rocky Top Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14150 York Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 972-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,060 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13095 Pecos Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Westminster, CO 80030
(720) 972-5740
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Charter Schools
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Lowell Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 289-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 1,874 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13102 Monaco Street
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Brighton, CO 80602
(720) 685-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Foundations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Gr: K-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Eagleview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4601 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5760
Gr: K-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Hunters Glen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13222 Corona Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Global Village Academy - North
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
555 West 112th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Gr: K-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1919.
Tarver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3500 Summit Grove Parkway
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2020.
Glacier Peak Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12060 Jasmine Street
Brighton, CO 80605
(720) 972-5940
Brighton, CO 80605
(720) 972-5940
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2121.
Strasburg Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2222.
Stellar Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3901 East 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-2340
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-2340
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2323.
Skyview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5021 East 123rd Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5620
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2424.
Bennett Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
462 8th Street
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-3234
Gr: K-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
Sherrelwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8095 Kalamath Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Crown Pointe Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 West 86th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 428-1882
Gr: K-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
John W Thimmig Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11453 Oswego Street
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 655-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2828.
The Studio School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10604 Grant Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 972-3620
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Belle Creek Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9290 East 107th Avenue
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 468-0160
Gr: K-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Victory Preparatory Academy Middle State Charter S
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Quebec Street
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 288-6111
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Hemphill Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Wagner
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Century Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Lafayette Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Mary E Pennock Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3707 Estrella Street
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 685-7500
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
John E. Flynn A Marzano Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8731 Lowell Boulevard
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2161
Gr: PK-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Westminster Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7482 Irving Street
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2494
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 East 128th Avenue
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-6001
Gr: PK | 48 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Alternative Center For Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3455 West 72nd Avenue
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 428-2575
Gr: 8-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
3555 West 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1121
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
5301 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 650-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
9100 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1300
Gr: K-5 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
5321 East 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Brighton, CO 80601
(720) 972-4574
Gr: PK | 36 students Minority enrollment: 11%
3551 East Southern St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-0773
Gr: 9-12
2690 Poze Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1460
Gr: K-1 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
4700 East Bromley Ln
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 637-9234
Gr: K-12
420 7th St
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-5180
Bennett, CO 80102
(303) 644-5180
Gr: K-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Crossroad Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
455 Eppinger Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5900
Gr: K-9
8601 Turnpike Dr. Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 128-6266
Gr: 6-12
1740 Jordan Drive
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-1330
Gr: PK-5
555 West 112th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 446-7100
Gr: K-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Goal Ged Prep (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3621 West 73rd Ave Unit C
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Westminster, CO 80030
(719) 545-4704
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 44%
7133 East 73rd Avenue
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-5800
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 853-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
High Plains High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
455 East Eppinger Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Denver, CO 80229
(720) 972-5818
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
3475 West 67th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 428-7503
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
602 East 64th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1100
Gr: PK-K | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
601 E 64th Avenue
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 853-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
9150 Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1500
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Model Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
56729 East Colorado Avenue
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Strasburg, CO 80136
(303) 622-9211
Gr: 1-6 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
2201 Mc Elwain Boulevard
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 853-1360
Gr: K-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
9450 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Denver, CO 80221
(720) 972-5120
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
89 North 6th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 655-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
P-tech Early College At Northglenn High School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
601 West 100th Place
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-4600
Denver, CO 80260
(720) 972-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Pinnacle Charter High School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Pinnacle Charter Middle School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Pinnacle Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1001 W 84th Avenue
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Denver, CO 80260
(303) 450-3985
Gr: K-5 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, CO include Hulstrom K-8, Silver Creek Elementary School and Stem Lab.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adamsunty?
119 public elementary schools are located in Adamsunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Adamsunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Adamsunty include: Kearney Middle School vs. Adams City Middle School, Sherrelwood Elementary School vs. Metropolitan Arts Academy, Reunion Elementary School vs. Landmark Academy At Reunion
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