Christian Core Academy is a vibrant, Christ centered school that believes in a Biblical worldview and acknowledges God as both the Creator and Sustainer of all life.
CCA offers the Core Knowledge curriculum with a modified schedule for K-8th grades that meets Monday - Thursday from 7:50am - 12:15pm with seat work coming home in the afternoon and on Fridays.
CCA also offers two Pre-Kindergarten classes on Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday from 8am - 12pm.
Tours are offered on the website or by email request.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Modest
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Pre-k $180/mth
K-5th $365/mth
6-8th $380/month
*discounted rate for younger sibling enrollment
Application URL
School Notes
Mission Statement:
Training the hearts and minds of children using the Core Knowledge curriculum taught from a Biblical worldview.Our desire for our children is that they
Christian Core Accademy Commitment
Curriculum: Christian Core Academy follows the E. D. Hirsch Core Knowledge
Training the hearts and minds of children using the Core Knowledge curriculum taught from a Biblical worldview.Our desire for our children is that they
- Love the Lord God with all their heart, soul and mind. (Matt. 22:37)
- Be educated in a way that honors God and His truth. (Eph. 6:4)
- Discover their unique gifts with which God has equipped them in Christ and that they use those gifts not for their glory and edification, but for the glory of the Lord and the furthering of His kingdom. (Eph. 2:10)
- Be able to intelligently defend their faith and know why they believe what they believe. (1 John 4:1)
- Be counter-culture in a way that points the world to the Lord, Jesus Christ. (Matt 5:14, Rom. 12:2)
- Providing an environment both at home and school that is Christ-centered and one that honors God.
- Providing a rich curriculum that promotes excellence in learning and the pursuit of truth.Acknowledging they belong to the Lord and He is the one who has equipped them with their unique gifts for His purposes.
- Praying for them as we guide them according to His will and purposes.
- Helping them to learn to reason logically and to discern truth.Teaching them to be in the world but not of the world.
Christian Core Accademy Commitment
Curriculum: Christian Core Academy follows the E. D. Hirsch Core Knowledge
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Christian Core Academy often compared to?
Christian Core Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Christian Core Academy?
The application deadline for Christian Core Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Christian Core Academy vs. Heritage Christian Academy
The nearest high school and elementary school to Christian Core Academy is Grace Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Discovery Montessori (0.4 miles away)
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Discovery Montessori
Montessori School
225 E Skyway Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Grace Academy
(Christian)
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Little People's Landing
Daycare / Preschool
6606 Avondale Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Little Lambs Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4610 Hogan Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
1.2 miles
Gr: PK | 36 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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(Baptist)
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
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Grace Academy
(Christian)
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Front Range Baptist Academy ![Front Range Baptist Academy Photo]( "Front Range Baptist Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Heritage Christian Academy ![Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is located north of Mulberry and west of Timberline in North Fort Collins at 2506 Zurich Drive.]( "Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is located north of Mulberry and west of Timberline in North Fort Collins at 2506 Zurich Drive.")
(Christian)
2506 Zurich Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,622 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Grace Academy
(Christian)
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Front Range Baptist Academy ![Front Range Baptist Academy Photo]( "Front Range Baptist Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
2040 Nancy Gray Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
4.1 miles
Gr: K-7 | 27 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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Discovery Montessori
Montessori School
225 E Skyway Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Little People's Landing
Daycare / Preschool
6606 Avondale Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Little Lambs Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4610 Hogan Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
1.2 miles
Gr: PK | 36 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Front Range Baptist Academy ![Front Range Baptist Academy Photo]( "Front Range Baptist Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Oakridge KinderCare ![Oakridge KinderCare Photo - Oakridge KinderCare]( "Oakridge KinderCare Photo - Oakridge KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
4703 McMurry Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 178 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Werner Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5400 Mail Creek Lane
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 488-5550
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Mcgraw Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4800 Hinsdale Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8335
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Coyote Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7115 Avondale Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 679-9400
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
637 Wabash Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8800
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-8800
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4101 Seneca Street
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 488-5000
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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