For the 2025 school year, there are 10 private high schools serving 2,101 students in Adams County, CO.
The top ranked private high schools in Adams County, CO include Belleview Christian School, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Flatiron's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
100% of private high schools in Adams County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Adams County Private High Schools (2025)
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
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 Tuition listed
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
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
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
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 high schools in Adams County, CO?
The top ranked private high schools in Adams County, CO include Belleview Christian School, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Flatiron's Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Adamsunty?
10 private high schools are located in Adamsunty.
How diverse are private high schools in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty private high schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Adamsunty?
100% of private high schools in Adamsunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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