Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Lobby

Best Thornton Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 816 students in Thornton, CO.
The top-ranked private preschools in Thornton, CO include Frassati Catholic Academy and Kindercare Learning Center.
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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Thornton Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Frassati Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3951 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
4200 E 128th Ave
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
Gr: NS-PK | 130 students
Lord Of Life Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
12021 Northaven Cir
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
Gr: PK-K | 169 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Thornton, Colorado

Thornton, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4550 E 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Gr: NS | 94 students

Overview

This Town (Thornton)
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
816 Students
51,072 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
4,072 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
53%
Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
7%
24%
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
255 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
945 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
3,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
7%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,241 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
215 Students
19,853 Students
% White Students
26%
40%
# 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
471 Students
23,463 Students
% of Others Students
58%
48%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Thornton, CO?
The top-ranked private preschools in Thornton, CO include Frassati Catholic Academy and Kindercare Learning Center.
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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and Catholic).

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