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Thornton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 816 students in Thornton, CO, 14% of all K-12 students in Thornton, CO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
40% of private schools in Thornton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Thornton Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Frassati Catholic Academy
Frassati Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Catholic
3951 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
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Kindercare Learning Center Photo
Kindercare Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Daycare / Preschool
4200 E 128th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
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Map of East Thornton KinderCare
East Thornton KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students
Daycare / Preschool
4200 East 128th Ave.
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
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Map of Lord Of Life Lutheran School
Lord Of Life Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
12021 Northaven Cir
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
(1)
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Map of Primrose School Of Thornton
Primrose School Of Thornton
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
12899 Grant Dr
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 279-0525
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Thornton, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

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Little Village Christian Child Care Center
Gr: NS | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4550 E 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
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Thornton, CO Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
816
Students
10
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
31:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Thornton)
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
501 Schools
# Students
816 Students
71,391 Students
% Students of Color
38%
25%
0.58
0.62
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
215 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
26%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
471 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
58%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
57%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
7%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Thornton, CO include Kindercare Learning Center and Frassati Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in Thornton?
5 private schools are located in Thornton.
How diverse are private schools in Thornton?
Thornton private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Thornton go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Thornton are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Thornton?
40% of private schools in Thornton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Thornton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Thornton include: Kindercare Learning Center vs. Primrose School Of Thornton

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