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Thornton Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 427 students in Thornton, CO.
100% of private elementary schools in Thornton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Thornton Private Elementary 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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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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Thornton, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Little Village Christian Child Care Center
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

2
Private Schools
427
Students
37%
Students of Color
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Thornton)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
266 Schools
# Students
427 Students
48,333 Students
% Students of Color
37%
24%
0.68
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
352 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,208 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
4,655 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
10%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,492 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
178 Students
27,158 Students
% White Students
42%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
38 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
135 Students
12,398 Students
% of Others Students
31%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
4,837 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Thornton, CO is Frassati Catholic Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Thornton?
2 private elementary schools are located in Thornton.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Thornton?
100% of private elementary schools in Thornton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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