For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 816 students in 80241, CO (there are 9 public schools, serving 4,642 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in 80241, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in 80241, CO include Kindercare Learning Center and Frassati Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
40% of private schools in 80241, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
Top-Ranked 80241 Colorado Private Schools (2026)
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
80241, 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 80241, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in 80241, CO include Kindercare Learning Center and Frassati Catholic Academy.
How many private schools are located in 80241?
5 private schools are located in 80241.
How diverse are private schools in 80241?
80241 private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 80241 go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in 80241 are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 80241?
40% of private schools in 80241 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).
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