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Brighton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 505 students in Brighton, CO, 3% of all K-12 students in Brighton, CO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Brighton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Brighton Private Schools (2026-27)

Brighton Adventist Academy Photo
Brighton Adventist Academy
Gr: K-8 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Seventh Day Adventist
820 S 5th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
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Elmwood Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
(7)
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Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1400 Skeel St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
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Firstart Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 62 students
Christian
625 S 8th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1202
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
4203 E. 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 254-4144
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Meadowlark Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students
Montessori School
15161 Shadow Wood St
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 655-0143
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Brighton, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

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Brighton Montessori School
Gr: NS | 40 students
Montessori School
203 S 3rd Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-0515
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Brighton, CO Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
505
Students
$7,800
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Brighton)
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools
501 Schools
# Students
505 Students
71,391 Students
% Students of Color
24%
25%
0.61
0.62
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
279 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
54%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
150 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
29%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
30 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
50 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,800
$13,959
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$6,573
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Brighton, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Brighton, CO include Brighton Adventist Academy, Zion Lutheran School, and Elmwood Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Brighton?
6 private schools are located in Brighton.
How diverse are private schools in Brighton?
Brighton private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Brighton go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Brighton are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
67% of private schools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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