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Denver metro district guide

Adams 12 Five Star Schools

Thornton · Northglenn · Broomfield

Academic reference order#6

Enrollment & assignment

Students have an address-assigned boundary school. Choice enrollment and charter applications provide alternatives when seats are available.

What makes it different

Serves several fast-changing north-metro communities, and municipal boundaries overlap more than one district.

GreatSchools 8+ snapshot

Schools currently appearing at 8/10 or above

  • Hulstrom K-88+
  • Meridian Elementary8+
  • Thunder Vista P-88+
  • Legacy High School8+
  • Stargate School8+
  • Prospect Ridge Academy8+
Ratings are a July 2026 public-data snapshot and may change. Recheck before applying or buying.

Charter schools

District-authorized or district-served charter schools

  • Prospect Ridge Academy
  • Stargate School
  • The New America School
  • Westgate Community School
Charter seats are generally not guaranteed by home address and may require a separate application, priorities, or lottery.
Important

This order is a planning reference based on public academic indicators—not a declaration of “best” or “worst.” Schools within one district vary, and boundaries, ratings, programs, and admissions rules change.