For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 816 students in Thornton, CO (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,416 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Thornton, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Thornton, CO include Frassati Catholic Academy and Kindercare Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private schools in Thornton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Thornton Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frassati Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3951 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Kindercare Learning Center![Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Lobby]( "Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Lobby")
Daycare / Preschool
4200 E 128th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Gr: PK-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Thornton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4200 East 128th Ave.
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students
12021 Northaven Cir
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Thornton
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
12899 Grant Dr
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 279-0525
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 279-0525
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
Thornton, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Little Village Christian Child Care Center (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4550 E 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Gr: NS | 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Thornton, CO include Frassati Catholic Academy and Kindercare Learning Center.
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?
13% 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 Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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