West Ridge Elementary School

Grades: PK-5

Students: 827

Type: Public

5/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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School District 27j

13102 Monaco Street
Thornton, CO 80602

(720) 685-5300

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Additional GreatSchools Ratings

6/10

Test Scores

6/10

Equity

Academic Progress

College Readiness

4/10

Student Growth

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Our child attended West Ridge from Kindergarten through 2nd grade before we moved to another state. This is truly the best school, and we miss it so much!When my son started Kindergarten, he didn’t speak any English. By the end of the year, he was reading fluently and speaking with confidence — now

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Posted by a parent on 9/15/2025

with my enrolment in WRE for my young years, I can confidently say that THIS is how elementary is supposed to be done. at WRE. the teachers care about their kids and make a fun and hard-working environment for the kids. I have made the best memories and gained many values because of this school. the

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Posted by a community member on 11/30/2023

We love West Ridge!!! We have a kindergartner whose teacher is amazing!! Our son is very bright, and she challenges him. The principal is very visible and friendly; she always has a smile on her face. Great "specials" including art, computers, pe, music, and library. Involved PTO and parents. Wonder

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Posted by a parent on 11/19/2013

I was initially hesitant about my son going to school here, but now he has gone to West Ridge for a year and half (K and 1st grade) and is reading at a fifth grade level. Instead of waiting for the other kids to catch up, the teacher has pushed the four highest readers into fifth grade books to cont

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Posted by a parent on 1/8/2013

This school is a perfect example of how rating based on scores is NOT an indicator of a good school! My child attended WRE for one year and it was nothing but a huge disappointment. THEY TEACH TO THE TEST. There was nothing but repetitive worksheets coming home every week and same for homework. Ther

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Posted by a parent on 10/17/2012

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Thornton schools - West Ridge Elementary School is located at 13102 Monaco Street, Thornton CO 80602. West Ridge Elementary School is in the School District 27j. West Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.