For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 494 students in 80601, CO.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in 80601, CO include Brighton Adventist Academy, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Zion Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in 80601, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Top-Ranked 80601 Colorado Private Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
80601, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brighton Montessori School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
203 S 3rd Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-0515
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-0515
Gr: NS | 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in 80601, CO?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in 80601, CO include Brighton Adventist Academy, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Zion Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 80601?
4 private elementary schools are located in 80601.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 80601?
100% of private elementary schools in 80601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
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