Schools & Families in Northglenn
Northglenn families are served by Adams 12 Five Star Schools, a large, solidly middle-of-pack Colorado district -- a real step below Littleton Public Schools, and roughly comparable to Englewood Schools, both built alongside this record.
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Learn moreAdams 12 Five Star Schools: a large district, middle-of-pack results
Adams 12 Five Star Schools -- serving Northglenn along with Broomfield, Federal Heights, Thornton, and Westminster -- ranks #64 of 176 Colorado school districts (top 50%) on combined math/reading proficiency data from the 2022-23 school year, and served 34,998 students across 54 public schools as of 2026. Northglenn High School itself carries a Niche grade of C+ (3.72/5 across 253 reviews) and ranks #152 in Best High Schools for STEM in Colorado.
A small-sample caveat on Northglenn Middle School
Northglenn Middle School carries a Niche grade of C, but that rating is based on a small, disclosed sample of only 2 reviews -- worth treating with real caution rather than as a settled read on the school.
Family life shaped by a genuine, traditional planned-suburb setting
Northglenn's 1959 planned-community layout and comparatively affordable housing make it a genuinely accessible option for young families specifically prioritizing affordability over the top-ranked school district found in Littleton -- a real trade-off, not a hidden one.
Key takeaways
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools ranks #64 of 176 Colorado districts (top 50%) on proficiency data, with 54 schools and 34,998 students as of 2026 -- solidly middle-of-pack.
- Northglenn High School carries a Niche C+ grade (3.72/5, 253 reviews); Northglenn Middle School carries a C grade based on a small, disclosed 2-review sample.
- This is a real step below Littleton Public Schools' A grade, and roughly comparable to Englewood Schools' C grade, both built alongside this record.
- Family life trades a top-ranked district for genuine affordability -- a real, disclosed trade-off for families choosing Northglenn.
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