- Silver Creek Elementary — Grades K–5 · 538 students
- Meridian Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 525 students
- Mountain View Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 517 students
- Hunters Glen Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 491 students
- Tarver Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 475 students
- Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 465 students
- Cotton Creek Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 455 students
- Eagleview Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 451 students
- Malley Drive Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 435 students
- Leroy Elementary — Grades K–5 · 435 students
- Federal Heights Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 430 students
- Stellar Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 418 students
- Coronado Hills Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 412 students
- Glacier Peak Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 412 students
- Westview Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 402 students
- Coyote Ridge Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 392 students
- Thornton Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 387 students
- Woodglen Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 383 students
- Prairie Hills Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 378 students
- Riverdale Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 372 students
- McElwain Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 361 students
- Stukey Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 348 students
- Hillcrest Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 338 students
- Skyview Elementary School — Grades K–5 · 326 students
- Cherry Drive Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 325 students
- + 6 more elementary schools
- Rocky Top Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 1,052 students
- Silver Hills Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 965 students
- Westlake Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 853 students
- Thornton Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 721 students
- Century Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 717 students
- Northglenn Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 672 students
- Shadow Ridge Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 632 students
- Legacy High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,052 students
- Horizon High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,966 students
- Northglenn High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,844 students
- Mountain Range High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,788 students
- Thornton High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,439 students
- New America School - Thornton — Grades 9–12 · 190 students
- Stargate Charter School — Grades K–12 · 1,572 students
- Prospect Ridge Academy — Grades K–12 · 1,478 students
- STEM Lab — Grades PK–8 · 740 students
- Thunder Vista P-8 — Grades PK–8 · 725 students
- STEM Launch — Grades K–8 · 677 students
- Hulstrom K-8 — Grades K–8 · 663 students
- Westgate Community School — Grades K–12 · 540 students
- Five Star Online Academy — Grades 1–12 · 506 students
- Pathways Future Center — Grades 6–12 · 386 students
- Vantage Point — Grades 6–12 · 331 students
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| Metric | Adams 12 Five Star Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 53 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,800/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About Adams 12 Five Star Schools
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is the public school district that serves ZIP 80234 in Adams 12 Five Star, Colorado. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Colorado districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Pre-K – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
According to NCES 2024–2025, Adams 12 Five Star Schools spends approximately $12,800 per student per year, placing it 16% above the Colorado state average of approximately $11,000 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At multiple schools serving grades Pre-K – 12th, Adams 12 Five Star Schools qualifies as a district of unknown size serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Contact Adams 12 Five Star Schools to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
With a rating of 6/10 (average), Adams 12 Five Star Schools ranks among Colorado’s average-rated school systems. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 80234
Children in zip code 80234 are assigned to Adams 12 Five Star Schools for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 80234, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Adams 12 Five Star Schools at (720)972-4000 or visit www.adams12.org. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Colorado districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Adams 12 Five Star
For families considering a purchase in the Adams 12 Five Star area, district assignment matters financially. Because Adams 12 Five Star Schools serves zip code 80234, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 80234 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Colorado, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Adams 12 Five Star Schools programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 80234.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Adams 12 Five Star Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 80234 data.