Public schools in Northglenn, CO
14 open public schools with an address in Northglenn, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,530
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Northglenn public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Northglenn, CO: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,530 students, an average of 609 per school. The largest campus is Northglenn High School (1,844 students), and the largest elementary school is Global Village Academy - North (838).
Adams 12 Five Star Schools operates the most schools here (13), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 64% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Northglenn
Elementary schools in Northglenn
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Village Academy - North State Charter School Institute · Charter | KG–08 | 838 | 15.1:1 | |
| Hillcrest Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | KG–05 | 338 | 13.5:1 | |
| Hulstrom K-8 Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Magnet | KG–08 | 663 | 18:1 | |
| Leroy Elementary Adams 12 Five Star Schools | KG–05 | 435 | 15:1 | |
| Malley Drive Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | PK–05 | 435 | 18.1:1 | |
| North Mor Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | PK–05 | 304 | 16:1 | |
| STEM Lab Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Magnet | PK–08 | 740 | 18.3:1 | |
| Stukey Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | KG–05 | 348 | 13.9:1 | |
| The Studio School Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Magnet | KG–05 | 215 | 12.8:1 | |
| Westview Elementary School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | PK–05 | 402 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Northglenn
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northglenn Middle School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 06–08 | 672 | 15.6:1 | |
| Silver Hills Middle School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 06–08 | 965 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Northglenn
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northglenn High School Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 09–12 | 1,844 | 19.2:1 | |
| Vantage Point Adams 12 Five Star Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 331 | 10.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27%
- Hispanic60.3%
- Black1.7%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Northglenn schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,530 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Northglenn
How many public schools are in Northglenn, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Northglenn: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 8,530 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Northglenn?
Schools with an address in Northglenn belong to 2 education agencies, led by Adams 12 Five Star Schools (13 schools), State Charter School Institute (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Northglenn?
Northglenn High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Northglenn, with 1,844 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Northglenn?
Yes. 1 of the 14 public schools in Northglenn are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Global Village Academy - North. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Northglenn schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Northglenn public schools is 15.4:1, similar to the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Northglenn guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Colorado cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities