Education is dynamic at Bright Horizons. We continually improve our programs by integrating the latest research and educational best practices, as well as incorporating methods that have stood the test of time.
At Bright Horizons, we have three types of curriculum: The World at Their Fingertips, the curriculum practiced at our early education and preschool centers; the Montessori Method practiced at our Montessori schools; and our Elementary curriculum, implemented at Bright Horizons elementary schools.
Read below and use the menu on the left to find out more about each.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
79 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing Young Minds
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jack Johnson - Grammy Award-winning musician - 1997
- Rebecca Scott - National Teacher of the Year - 2001
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bright Horizons often compared to?
Bright Horizons is often viewed alongside schools like St. John The Evangelist Catholic School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Bright Horizons?
Bright Horizons famous alumni include: Jack Johnson - Grammy Award-winning musician - 1997 and Rebecca Scott - National Teacher of the Year - 2001.
When is the application deadline for Bright Horizons?
The application deadline for Bright Horizons is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Bright Horizons vs. St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
The nearest high school to Bright Horizons is Immanuel Lutheran School (3.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. John The Evangelist Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School ![St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.]( "St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.")
(Catholic)
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Tuition listed
Loveland KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1425 Diana Dr
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 663-3146
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 663-3146
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
342 SW 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
3.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Campion Academy ![Campion Academy Photo - Center campus]( "Campion Academy Photo - Center campus")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
300 42nd St SW
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Campion Academy ![Campion Academy Photo - Center campus]( "Campion Academy Photo - Center campus")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
300 42nd St SW
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
3.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Academy
(Christian)
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
6.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,347 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Front Range Baptist Academy ![Front Range Baptist Academy Photo]( "Front Range Baptist Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School ![St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.]( "St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.")
(Catholic)
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Tuition listed
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
342 SW 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
3.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Academy
(Christian)
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
6.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,347 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School ![St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.]( "St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.")
(Catholic)
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Tuition listed
Loveland KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1425 Diana Dr
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 663-3146
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 663-3146
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Little People's Landing
Daycare / Preschool
6606 Avondale Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Discovery Montessori
Montessori School
225 E Skyway Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1811 W 15th St
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-5300
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Colorado Avenue
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6000
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6000
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 North County Road 19e
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6600
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6600
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
743 Jocelyn Drive
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6700
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 613-6700
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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