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Colorado Private Elementary Schools Belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) serving 612 students in Colorado.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Colorado include Brighton Adventist Academy, Vista Ridge Academy, and Mile High Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Colorado (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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Fort Collins Christian School Photo
Fort Collins Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
2040 Nancy Gray Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
(13)
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HMS Richards Adventist School Photo
HMS Richards Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 60 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
342 SW 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
(2)
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Mile High Academy Photo
Mile High Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Seventh Day Adventist
1733 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
(3)
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Vista Ridge Academy Photo
Vista Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
3100 Ridge View Dr
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-4944
(2)
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Map of Cortez Adventist Christian School
Cortez Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
540 W 4th St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
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Map of Delta Sda School
Delta Sda School
Gr: K-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
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Intermountain Adventist Academy Photo
Intermountain Adventist Academy
Gr: K-8 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 13
Seventh Day Adventist
550 25 ½ Road
Grand Junction, CO 81505
(970) 242-5116
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Map of Lighthouse Sda Christian School
Lighthouse Sda Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
700 West Meeker Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(406) 939-4804
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Map of Spring Creek Adventist School
Spring Creek Adventist School
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
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Map of Sunshine Christian School
Sunshine Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
313 Craft Dr
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-2557
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Colorado?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Colorado include Brighton Adventist Academy, Vista Ridge Academy, and Mile High Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are located in Colorado?
11 private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are located in Colorado.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Colorado?
Colorado private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).
11
Private Schools
612
Students
$7,220
Avg. Tuition
39%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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