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

Best Brighton Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 167 students in Brighton, CO.
The top-ranked private high schools in Brighton, CO include Brighton Adventist Academy and Elmwood Baptist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
100% of private high schools in Brighton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Brighton Private High Schools (2026)

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
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Brighton, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

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

Overview

This Town (Brighton)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
167 Students
29,091 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
3,043 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
50 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$16,536
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$8,766
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
269 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
909 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
2,802 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
10%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,099 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
72 Students
17,821 Students
% White Students
43%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
37 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
38 Students
6,508 Students
% of Others Students
23%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Brighton, CO?
The top-ranked private high schools in Brighton, CO include Brighton Adventist Academy and Elmwood Baptist Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Brighton?
2 private high schools are located in Brighton.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
100% of private high schools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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