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The Goddard School Photo

Best Brighton 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 525 students in Brighton, CO (there are , serving 18,821 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Brighton, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Brighton, CO include Elmwood Baptist Academy, Zion Lutheran School, and Brighton Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in Brighton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Brighton 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brighton Adventist Academy
Brighton Adventist Academy Photo - BAA Sports League: Sports included are soccer, basketball and flag football.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
820 S 5th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
Gr: PK-10 | 56 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elmwood Baptist Academy
Elmwood Baptist Academy Photo - A picture of the entire school.
(Baptist)
(7)
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Skeel St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
Firstart Academy
(Christian)
625 S 8th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1202
Gr: PK-3 | 62 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4203 E. 136th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80602
(303) 254-4144
Gr: NS-K Tuition listed
Meadowlark Montessori School
Montessori School
15161 Shadow Wood St
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 655-0143
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students
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Brighton, Colorado 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
203 S 3rd Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-0515
Gr: NS | 40 students

Overview

This Town (Brighton)
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
525 Students
72,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
31 Teachers
6,335 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
57%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
50 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,533
$14,563
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,500
$6,100
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
414 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,625 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
6,080 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
13 Students
1,925 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
279 Students
33,871 Students
% White Students
53%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 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
157 Students
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
30%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Brighton, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in Brighton, CO include Elmwood Baptist Academy, Zion Lutheran School, and Brighton Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in Brighton?
6 private schools are located in Brighton.
How diverse are private schools in Brighton?
Brighton private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is same as the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Brighton go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Brighton are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
67% of private schools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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