Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Bright Horizons
About the School
- Education is dynamic at Bright Horizons.
- We continually improve our programs by integrating the latest research and educational best practices, as well as incorporating methods that have stood the test of time.
- At Bright Horizons, we have three types of curriculum: The World at Their Fingertips, the curriculum practiced at our early education and preschool centers; the Montessori Method practiced at our Montessori schools; and our Elementary curriculum, implemented at Bright Horizons elementary schools.
- Read below and use the menu on the left to find out more about each.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing Young Minds
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jack Johnson - Grammy Award-winning musician - 1997 -
- Rebecca Scott - National Teacher of the Year - 2001 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bright Horizons often compared to?
Bright Horizons is often viewed alongside schools like St. John The Evangelist Catholic School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Bright Horizons?
Bright Horizons famous alumni include: Jack Johnson - Grammy Award-winning musician - 1997 and Rebecca Scott - National Teacher of the Year - 2001.
When is the application deadline for Bright Horizons?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Bright Horizons vs. St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
The nearest high school to Bright Horizons is Immanuel Lutheran School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Catholic
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1425 Diana Dr
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 663-3146
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
342 SW 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Seventh Day Adventist
300 42nd St SW
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Seventh Day Adventist
300 42nd St SW
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Christian
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,347 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Catholic
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
342 SW 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
Distance: 6.6 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Christian
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,347 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 16
Christian
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Catholic
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1425 Diana Dr
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 663-3146
Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Daycare / Preschool
6606 Avondale Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 71 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori School
225 E Skyway Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
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(970) 613-5300
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(970) 613-6000
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6000
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Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6600
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6600
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Sarah Milner Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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Rank:
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(970) 613-6700
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6700
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Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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