Top 5 Best Adams County Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 31 private schools serving 4,470 students in Adams County, CO (there are 147 public schools, serving 82,113 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 best top ranked private schools in Adams County, CO include A Child's Touch, Brighton Adventist Academy and Belleview Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
Top Ranked Adams County Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9141 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 286-8460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 286-8460
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Grades: NS-12
| 443 students
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
Grades: PK-10
| 53 students
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
12000 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Grades: PK-12
| 385 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Skeel St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
A Child's Victory
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9050 Yates Str.
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8888
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 426-8888
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Bright Horizons at The Ranch Reserve
Daycare / Preschool
11305 Decatur Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 410-8302
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 410-8302
Grades: NS-PK
| 141 students
Brighton Montessori School
Montessori School
203 S 3rd Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-0515
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-0515
Grades: NS
| 40 students
2345 North Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Grades: PK-3
| 58 students
Denver Street School-east Campus
(Christian)
1585 Kingston St
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 935-2154
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 935-2154
Grades: 9-12
| 28 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
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
10675 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 451-6908
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 451-6908
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 32 students
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
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
3050 W 76th Ave
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-5632
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-5632
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Little Village Christian Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4550 E 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Grades: NS
| 94 students
12021 Northaven Cir
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Grades: PK-8
| 118 students
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
Grades: NS-PK
| 45 students
North Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 887-9031
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 887-9031
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Northside Christian Daycare
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11550 Washington St
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 457-1433
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 457-1433
Grades: K
| 5 students
Our Lady Help Of Christians Academy
(Catholic)
32100 E Colfax Service Rd
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 349-3818
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 349-3818
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Primrose School At Reunion
Daycare / Preschool
17050 E 103rd Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 650-5437
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 650-5437
Grades: PK-K
| 140 students
Primrose School Of Thornton
Alternative School
12899 Grant Dr
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 470-0788
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 470-0788
Grades: NS-K
| 67 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
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
10689 Melody Dr
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1740
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1740
Grades: NS
| 4 students
Adams County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6951 Dexter St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5955
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5955
Grades: 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
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Adams County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Adams County, CO are A Child's Touch, Brighton Adventist Academy and Belleview Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Adams County, CO?
35 private schools are located in Adams County, CO.
How diverse are private schools in Adams County, CO?
Adams County, CO private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%
What percentage of students in Adams County, CO go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Adams County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
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