Located in Thornton, CO, Primrose School Of Thornton enrolls 169 students in grades pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a nonsectarian early childhood program.
Founded in 1982, this suburban all–girls school serves a diverse student body with 26.67% students of color.
The school employs 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 85:1.
Primrose School Of Thornton is part of other school associations and offers programs primarily for early childhood education and day care.
The school is situated in a large suburban area near other private preschools such as Hope Montessori Academy and Eastlake Montessori School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
169 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Primrose School Of Thornton?
The application deadline for Primrose School Of Thornton is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Primrose School Of Thornton is North Lutheran High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Flatirons Academy (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hope Montessori Academy (0.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Montessori Academy
Montessori School
250 S. Cherrywood Dr.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 255-8151
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 255-8151
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Eastlake Montessori School ![Eastlake Montessori School Photo - Eastlake Montessori]( "Eastlake Montessori School Photo - Eastlake Montessori")
Montessori School
12585 3rd Street
Eastlake, CO 80614
(303) 452-3835
Eastlake, CO 80614
(303) 452-3835
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 27 students Tuition listed
Hope Montessori Academy
Montessori School
13785 Huron St
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 457-4400
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 457-4400
1.4 miles
Gr: K | 5 students
North Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 887-9031
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 887-9031
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Flatirons Academy
(Christian)
12000 Zuni St
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 399 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
11700 Irma Drive
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 887-9031
Denver, CO 80233
(720) 887-9031
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students
Flatirons Academy
(Christian)
12000 Zuni St
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 399 students
12000 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Family Academy Of Christian Education
(Christian)
6704 W 98th Cir
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 204-5191
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 204-5191
3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 350 students
Holy Family High School
(Catholic)
5195 W 144th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 410-1411
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 410-1411
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Flatirons Academy
(Christian)
12000 Zuni St
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 399 students
12000 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Frassati Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3951 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students
12021 Northaven Cir
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 128 students Tuition listed
10675 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 451-6908
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 451-6908
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Montessori Academy
Montessori School
250 S. Cherrywood Dr.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 255-8151
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 255-8151
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Eastlake Montessori School ![Eastlake Montessori School Photo - Eastlake Montessori]( "Eastlake Montessori School Photo - Eastlake Montessori")
Montessori School
12585 3rd Street
Eastlake, CO 80614
(303) 452-3835
Eastlake, CO 80614
(303) 452-3835
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 27 students Tuition listed
Hope Montessori Academy
Montessori School
13785 Huron St
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 457-4400
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 457-4400
1.4 miles
Gr: K | 5 students
Flatirons Academy
(Christian)
12000 Zuni St
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 399 students
Northglenn KinderCare ![Northglenn KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Northglenn KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
701 West 114th Ave.
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-8581
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-8581
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 65 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pathways Future Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 E. 124th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-4723
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Century Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Lafayette Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5240
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Hunters Glen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13222 Corona Street
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
Thornton, CO 80241
(720) 972-5440
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Five Star Online Academy
(Math: 6-9%)
1865 W. 121st Ave #100
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-7430
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-7430
0.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Mountain Range High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12500 Huron Street
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
Denver, CO 80234
(720) 972-6300
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,788 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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