For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 816 students in Thornton, CO.
The top ranked private preschools in Thornton, CO include Kindercare Learning Center and Frassati Catholic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
40% of private preschools in Thornton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Thornton Private Preschools (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 preschools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked private preschools in Thornton, CO include Kindercare Learning Center and Frassati Catholic Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Thornton?
5 private preschools are located in Thornton.
How diverse are private preschools in Thornton?
Thornton private preschools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Thornton?
40% of private preschools in Thornton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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