For the 2025-26 school year, there are 33 private schools serving 4,451 students in Adams County, CO (there are 154 public schools, serving 81,177 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Adams County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Adams County, CO include Belleview Christian School, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Flatiron's Academy.
The average tuition cost is $8,095, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,732.
Top Ranked Adams County Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Gr: NS-12 | 443 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brighton Adventist Academy![Brighton Adventist Academy Photo - BAA Sports League: Sports included are soccer, basketball and flag football.]( "Brighton Adventist Academy Photo - BAA Sports League: Sports included are soccer, basketball and flag football.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
820 S 5th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
Gr: PK-10 | 56 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Family Academy Of Christian Education
(Christian)
6704 W 98th Cir
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 204-5191
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 204-5191
Gr: PK-12 | 350 students
12000 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Frassati Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3951 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
10675 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 451-6908
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 451-6908
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Kindercare Learning Center![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Lobby]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
4200 E 128th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Skeel St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
9141 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 286-8460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 286-8460
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
A Child's Victory
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9050 Yates Str.
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8888
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8888
Gr: K | 9 students
The Academy Early Childhood Education of Westminster![The Academy Early Childhood Education of Westminster Photo]( "The Academy Early Childhood Education of Westminster Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5170 W 113th Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 438-8610
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 438-8610
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Assumption Catholic School![Assumption Catholic School Photo - This is the Mary statue that sits out front of the school! There is a wonderful May Crowning where we honor Mary during the month of May!]( "Assumption Catholic School Photo - This is the Mary statue that sits out front of the school! There is a wonderful May Crowning where we honor Mary during the month of May!")
(Catholic)
2341 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 288-2159
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 288-2159
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Bright Horizons at The Ranch Reserve
Daycare / Preschool
11305 Decatur Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 410-8302
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 410-8302
Gr: NS-PK | 141 students Tuition listed
Denver Street School-east Campus
(Christian)
1585 Kingston St
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 935-2154
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 935-2154
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students
East Thornton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4200 East 128th Ave.
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students
Eastlake Montessori School![Eastlake Montessori School Photo - Eastlake Montessori]( "Eastlake Montessori School Photo - Eastlake Montessori")
Montessori School
12585 3rd Street
Eastlake, CO 80614
(303) 452-3835
Eastlake, CO 80614
(303) 452-3835
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 27 students Tuition listed
Firstart Academy
(Christian)
625 S 8th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1202
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1202
Gr: PK-3 | 62 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4147 Main Street
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 635-1790
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 635-1790
Gr: PK-K | 32 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4203 E. 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 254-4144
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 254-4144
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
3050 W 76th Ave
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-5632
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-5632
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Hope Montessori Academy
Montessori School
250 S. Cherrywood Dr.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 255-8151
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 255-8151
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
12021 Northaven Cir
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
Noah's Ark Preschool & Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
3501 W 104th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 466-6887
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 466-6887
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students Avg. class size: 7 students
North Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 887-9031
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 887-9031
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Northglenn KinderCare![Northglenn KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Northglenn KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
701 West 114th Ave.
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-8581
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-8581
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
Our Lady Help Of Christians Academy
(Catholic)
32100 E Colfax Service Rd
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Primrose School At Reunion
Daycare / Preschool
17050 E 103rd Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 650-5437
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 650-5437
Gr: PK-K | 142 students
Primrose School Of Thornton
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
12899 Grant Dr
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 279-0525
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 279-0525
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
10391 Luther court
Commerce City, CO 08022
(303) 346-1947
Commerce City, CO 08022
(303) 346-1947
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
10689 Melody Dr
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1740
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1740
Gr: NS | 4 students
Adams County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6951 Dexter St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5955
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5955
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
Bright Horizons at Belle Creek, ELC (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
10693 Belle Creek Blvd
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 286-1822
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 286-1822
Gr: NS-K
Compositive Primary, Preschool - 5th Gd (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
2345 North Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Village Christian Child Care Center (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4550 E 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Gr: NS | 94 students
Northside Christian Daycare (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11550 Washington St
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 457-1433
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 457-1433
Gr: K | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Adams County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Adams County, CO include Belleview Christian School, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Flatiron's Academy.
How many private schools are located in Adamsunty?
33 private schools are located in Adamsunty.
How much do private schools cost in Adamsunty?
The average tuition cost is $8,095, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,732.
How diverse are private schools in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Adamsunty go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Adamsunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
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