For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools serving 3,234 students in Adams County, CO.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Adams County, CO include Belleview Christian School, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Flatiron's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Adams County Private Elementary 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
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
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
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
3050 W 76th Ave
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-5632
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-5632
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
12021 Northaven Cir
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
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
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 elementary schools in Adams County, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Adams County, CO include Belleview Christian School, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Flatiron's Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Adamsunty?
15 private elementary schools are located in Adamsunty.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty private elementary schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
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