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Thornton Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
427
Students
+327.0% (+327 students) 10-yr
37%
Students of Color
+131.3% (+21.0 pp) 10-yr
21:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+5.0% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Thornton)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
266 Schools
# Students
427 Students
48,028 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearThornton, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025214190199
2024214180192
2023209185193
202283192205
202183189201
202083179188
201981182193
201881192190
201796196199
2016100194196
2015100164183
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% Students of Color
37%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearThornton, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202537%24%33%
202438%25%32%
202341%25%32%
202215%24%32%
202115%24%31%
202015%24%31%
201914%23%31%
201814%22%30%
201713%27%31%
201616%28%31%
201516%29%31%
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0.68
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearThornton, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20250.680.600.64
20240.680.600.64
20230.680.610.63
20220.580.600.62
20210.580.600.62
20200.580.600.62
20190.580.600.61
20180.580.620.60
20170.370.610.59
20160.560.610.59
20150.560.580.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
324 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,210 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearThornton, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20171%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
102 Students
4,634 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearThornton, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202524%10%9%
202424%10%9%
202326%10%9%
20228%11%8%
20218%11%9%
20208%10%9%
20197%10%8%
20187%10%8%
20177%9%8%
20167%9%8%
20157%10%8%
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# Black Students
7 Students
1,489 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearThornton, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20232%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%8%
20202%3%8%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20172%3%7%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
178 Students
27,089 Students
% White Students
42%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearThornton, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202542%57%55%
202442%58%55%
202342%56%55%
202254%56%57%
202154%56%57%
202054%57%58%
201952%57%59%
201852%53%59%
201779%54%61%
201659%53%61%
201559%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
38 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
135 Students
12,017 Students
% of Others Students
31%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearThornton, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202531%26%22%
202431%25%22%
202329%27%22%
202236%26%22%
202136%26%20%
202036%26%19%
201940%26%20%
201840%31%20%
201711%31%19%
201631%32%18%
201531%23%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
20 Teachers
4,782 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearThornton, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202521:110:111:1
202421:110:111:1
202321:111:111:1
202217:110:111:1
202117:111:111:1
202017:111:111:1
201916:111:111:1
201816:111:111:1
201710:112:111:1
201620:112:112:1
201520:111:112:1
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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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