Brighton Adventist Academy Photo - BAA Sports League: Sports included are soccer, basketball and flag football.

Best Brighton Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 525 students in Brighton, CO.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Brighton, CO include Elmwood Baptist Academy, Zion Lutheran School, and Brighton Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
80% of private elementary schools in Brighton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top Ranked Brighton Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brighton Adventist Academy
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
Gr: PK-10 | 56 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elmwood Baptist Academy
Elmwood Baptist Academy Photo - A picture of the entire school.
(Baptist)
(7)
13100 East 144th Avenue
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
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
Firstart Academy
(Christian)
625 S 8th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1202
Gr: PK-3 | 62 students Tuition listed
Meadowlark Montessori School
Montessori School
15161 Shadow Wood St
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 655-0143
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Brighton, Colorado

Brighton, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
203 S 3rd Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-0515
Gr: NS | 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Brighton, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Brighton, CO include Elmwood Baptist Academy, Zion Lutheran School, and Brighton Adventist Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Brighton?
5 private elementary schools are located in Brighton.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Brighton?
Brighton private elementary schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
80% of private elementary schools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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