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Best Brighton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 469 students in Brighton, CO.
The top-ranked private preschools in Brighton, CO include Zion Lutheran School and Elmwood Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
60% of private preschools in Brighton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Brighton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
469 Students
50,379 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
4,064 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
50 courses
13 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,200
$12,864
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
24%
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
255 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
3,398 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
1,237 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
250 Students
19,824 Students
% White Students
53%
41%
# 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
23,002 Students
% of Others Students
32%
47%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Brighton, CO?
The top-ranked private preschools in Brighton, CO include Zion Lutheran School and Elmwood Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Brighton?
5 private preschools are located in Brighton.
How diverse are private preschools in Brighton?
Brighton private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Brighton?
60% of private preschools in Brighton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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