For the 2025 school year, there are 15 private elementary schools serving 3,234 students in Adams County, CO.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Adams County, CO include Belleview Christian School, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Flatiron's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
Top Ranked Adams County Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Grades: NS-12
| 443 students
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
Grades: PK-10
| 56 students
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Grades: PK-12
| 111 students
Family Academy Of Christian Education
(Christian)
6704 W 98th Cir
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 204-5191
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 204-5191
Grades: PK-12
| 350 students
Frassati Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3951 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1400 Skeel St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Assumption Catholic School![Assumption Catholic School Photo - This is the Mary statue that sits out front of the school! There is a wonderful May Crowning where we honor Mary during the month of May! Assumption Catholic School Photo - This is the Mary statue that sits out front of the school! There is a wonderful May Crowning where we honor Mary during the month of May!]()

(Catholic)
2341 E 78th Ave
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 288-2159
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 288-2159
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
10675 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 451-6908
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 451-6908
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
3050 W 76th Ave
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-5632
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-5632
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
12021 Northaven Cir
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Our Lady Help Of Christians Academy
(Catholic)
32100 E Colfax Service Rd
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
Grades: K-12
| 111 students
Adams County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6951 Dexter St.
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5955
Commerce City, CO 80022
(303) 289-5955
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Bright Horizons at Belle Creek, ELC (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
10693 Belle Creek Blvd
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 286-1822
Henderson, CO 80640
(303) 286-1822
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Compositive Primary, Preschool - 5th Gd (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
2345 North Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Little Village Christian Child Care Center (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
4550 E 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Grades: NS
| 94 students
Northside Christian Daycare (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11550 Washington St
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 457-1433
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 457-1433
Grades: K
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Adams County, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Adams County, CO include Belleview Christian School, Elmwood Baptist Academy, and Flatiron's Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Adamsunty?
15 private elementary schools are located in Adamsunty.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Adamsunty?
Adamsunty private elementary schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
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