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Adams County Public Schools

Adams County, Colorado

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

166

public schools

Total Enrollment

87,473

students

School Districts

10

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Adams County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Colorado; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Adams County has 10 district entries. Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 61 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 12 listed communities. THORNTON has the most listed schools, with 41 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 93 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 33 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 24 charter, 9 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

16 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

166

in Adams County

Reported Enrollment

87,473

166 schools reporting

School Districts

10

districts

Charter Schools

24

14% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary93
Middle21
High31
Other21

10 School Districts in Adams County

Aurora Joint District No. 28 of the counties of Adams and A

61 schools
38,122 students

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

55 schools
35,747 students

School District 27J

31 schools
20,985 students

State Charter School Institute

43 schools
19,239 students

Westminster Public Schools

18 schools
8,004 students

Mapleton School District No. 1 in the county of Adams & St

20 schools
7,088 students

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo

13 schools
5,692 students

EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES

9 schools
3,937 students

Bennett School District No. 29J

5 schools
1,296 students

Strasburg School District 31J

4 schools
1,209 students

166 Public Schools in Adams County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 16 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 166 matching schools

Horizon High School

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

BRIGHTON, 80601 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,026 students

Westminster High School

Westminster Public Schools

WESTMINSTER, 80030 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,021 students

Northglenn High School

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

NORTHGLENN, 80221 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,959 students

The Pinnacle Charter School

State Charter School Institute

FEDERAL HEIGHTS, 80260 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,940 students

Academy of Charter Schools

State Charter School Institute

WESTMINSTER, 80031 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–12Charter1,890 students

Brighton High School

School District 27J

BRIGHTON, 80601 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,854 students

Prairie View High School

School District 27J

HENDERSON, 80640 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,821 students

Mountain Range High School

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

WESTMINSTER, 80234 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,761 students

Adams City High School

School District N. 14 in the county of Adams & State of Colo

COMMERCE CITY, 80022 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,666 students

Stargate Charter School

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

THORNTON, 80023 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,551 students

Riverdale Ridge High School

School District 27J

THORNTON, 80602 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,463 students

Thornton High School

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

THORNTON, 80229 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,412 students

Bromley East Charter School

School District 27J

BRIGHTON, 80601 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–8Charter1,237 students

Colorado Preparatory Academy Elementary School

EDUCATION REENVISIONED BOCES

WESTMINSTER, 80031 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–5Virtual1,010 students

Rocky Top Middle School

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

THORNTON, 80602 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,001 students

Silver Hills Middle School

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

NORTHGLENN, 80234 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle957 students

Rodger Quist Middle School

School District 27J

THORNTON, 80602 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle923 students

Global Village Academy - North

State Charter School Institute

THORNTON, 80241 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyKG–8Charter832 students

Century Middle School

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

THORNTON, 80241 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle827 students

West Ridge Elementary

School District 27J

THORNTON, 80602 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary827 students

Adams County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Adams County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Colorado. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Adams County public school directory?

The directory lists 166 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Adams County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Adams County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Adams County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 16 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Adams County?

Start with the 10 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Adams County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.