For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,366 students in Thornton, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Thornton, CO are Global Village Academy - North and Westgate Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornton, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Thornton, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: K-8
| 819 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Thornton, CO include Global Village Academy - North and Westgate Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in Thornton?
2 public charter schools are located in Thornton.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton?
Thornton public charter schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public charter schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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