Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Lobby

Best Thornton Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 816 students in Thornton, CO (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,416 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Thornton, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Thornton, CO include Frassati Catholic Academy and Kindercare Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
40% of private schools in Thornton, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top Ranked Thornton Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Frassati Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3951 Cottonwood Lakes Blvd
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-9607
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Kindercare Learning Center
Kindercare Learning Center Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
4200 E 128th Ave
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Grades: PK-K
| 90 students
East Thornton KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4200 East 128th Ave.
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 451-5210
Grades: NS-PK
| 130 students
Lord Of Life Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
12021 Northaven Cir
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 457-2408
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
Primrose School Of Thornton
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
12899 Grant Dr
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 279-0525
Grades: PK-K
| 169 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Thornton, Colorado

Thornton, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4550 E 128th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80241
(303) 452-2944
Grades: NS
| 94 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Thornton, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Thornton, CO include Frassati Catholic Academy and Kindercare Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Thornton?
5 private schools are located in Thornton.
How diverse are private schools in Thornton?
Thornton private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Thornton go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Thornton are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Thornton?
40% of private schools in Thornton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

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