草榴社区

Elmwood Christian Academy Photo - A picture of the entire school.

Best Brighton 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 505 students in Brighton, CO.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Brighton, CO include Zion Lutheran School, Elmwood Christian Academy, and Brighton Adventist Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
80% of private elementary schools in Brighton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Brighton 草榴社区 Elementary 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: K-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Elmwood Christian Academy
Elmwood Christian 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
Meadowlark Montessori School
Montessori School
15161 Shadow Wood St
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 655-0143
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Brighton, Colorado

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
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
505 Students
48,141 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
30 Teachers
4,796 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
55%
Average Class Size
14 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
$4,200
$12,964
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$5,498
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
324 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,211 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
69 Students
4,676 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
10%
# Black Students
13 Students
1,489 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
279 Students
27,129 Students
% White Students
54%
58%
# 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
150 Students
12,047 Students
% of Others Students
29%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Brighton, CO?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Brighton, CO include Zion Lutheran School, Elmwood Christian Academy, and Brighton Adventist Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Brighton?
5 private elementary schools are located in Brighton.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Brighton?
Brighton private elementary schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
80% of private elementary schools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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