Below Average
#182 of 188 private schools in CO
Primrose School of Thornton
Elementary School · Thornton, CO
A private elementary school in Thornton, CO serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
12899 GRANT DR, Thornton, CO 80241
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Primrose School of Thornton sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,129/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thornton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,553
Median home value
$502,300
Median rent
$2,036/mo
College educated
41.1%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Hunters Glen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Hope Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Eastlake Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Primrose School of Thornton is listed in Thornton, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Primrose School of Thornton
Primrose School of Thornton is a private elementary school in Thornton, CO, serving approximately 30 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Primrose School of Thornton
What grades does Primrose School of Thornton serve?
Primrose School of Thornton serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Primrose School of Thornton?
Primrose School of Thornton has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primrose School of Thornton?
The student-teacher ratio at Primrose School of Thornton is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Primrose School of Thornton rank in CO?
Primrose School of Thornton ranks #182 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Primrose School of Thornton's MySchoolScout rating?
Primrose School of Thornton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Primrose School of Thornton a private school?
Yes, Primrose School of Thornton is a private all-girls school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Primrose School of Thornton a religious school?
No, Primrose School of Thornton is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 30
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Adams County
- Phone
- (303) 279-0525
- Area population (ZIP 80241)
- 33,393
- Area average commute
- 31.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80241; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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