For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 474 students in 80601, CO (there are , serving 10,547 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 80601, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in 80601, CO include Elmwood Christian 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%.
100% of private schools in 80601, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
Top-Ranked 80601 Colorado 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.]( "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
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
Gr: K-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
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
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
Firstart Academy
(Christian)
625 S 8th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1202
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1202
Gr: PK-3 | 62 students Tuition listed
80601, Colorado 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brighton Montessori School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School
203 S 3rd Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-0515
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-0515
Gr: NS | 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in 80601, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in 80601, CO include Elmwood Christian Academy, Zion Lutheran School, and Brighton Adventist Academy.
How many private schools are located in 80601?
4 private schools are located in 80601.
What percentage of students in 80601 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 80601 are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 80601?
100% of private schools in 80601 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).
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