For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,118 students in Thornton, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Thornton, CO are Hunters Glen Elementary School and Tarver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornton, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Thornton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Thornton, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: n/an/a
2410 Poze Blvd
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Thornton, CO 80029
(303) 853-1000
Gr: PK | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Thornton, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Thornton, CO include Hunters Glen Elementary School and Tarver Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thornton?
3 public preschools are located in Thornton.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornton?
Thornton public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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