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#159 of 188 private schools in CO

Brighton Adventist Academy

School

820 S 5TH AVE, Brighton, CO 80601

Private

Enrollment

49

Student-Teacher

12.9:1

Score

5.2

Grades

Pre-K – 10th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#159 of 188

In Brighton

#2 of 3

public schools

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Brighton Adventist Academy

5.2/10

School in Brighton · grades Pre-K – 10th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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4.0/10

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3.4/10

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About Brighton Adventist Academy

Brighton Adventist Academy is a private school in Brighton, CO. Brighton Adventist Academy serves approximately 49 students, and covers grades Pre-K-10th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Brighton Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #159 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.0 pts below CO schools
  • This school 5.2 · Average
  • CO avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 49 students, Brighton Adventist Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Brighton Adventist Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Brighton Adventist Academy compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Brighton, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
This School
vs
16.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
49
This School
vs
651
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.2
This School
vs
4.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 30.6% vs 0%
Black 8.2% vs 0%
Asian 2% vs 0%
Brighton Adventist Academy Brighton Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Brighton Adventist Academy (this school) 5.2
Vikan Middle School 4.0
Brighton High School 5.7
South Elementary School 3.4
Innovations & Options 4.9
Southeast Elementary School 2.7
Bright Beginnings 4.6
27J Online Academy 3.0
Northeast Elementary School 3.3
Overland Trail Middle School 3.2
Eagle Ridge Academy 8.3
Mary E Pennock Elementary School 4.9
Foundations Academy 5.5
Bromley East Charter School 3.3
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School 3.2
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center 5.4
Horizon High School 7.2
Glacier Peak Elementary School 3.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,160
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 55%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 49
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CO

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 59.2%
Hispanic 30.6%
Black 8.2%
Asian 2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

820 S 5TH AVE, Brighton, CO 80601

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Brighton Adventist Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Eagle Ridge Academy (rated 8.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ELMWOOD BAPTIST ACADEMY (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Riverdale Ridge High School (rated 6.3/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Thornton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brighton, see our Brighton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Vikan Middle School Brighton 0.4 mi 4.0
South Elementary School Brighton 0.6 mi 3.4
Brighton High School Brighton 0.6 mi 5.7
Innovations & Options Brighton 0.9 mi 4.9
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Brighton 0.8 mi 4.6
Bright Beginnings Brighton 1.0 mi 4.6
27J Online Academy Brighton 1.0 mi 3.0
Southeast Elementary School Brighton 0.9 mi 2.7
Northeast Elementary School Brighton 1.5 mi 3.3
ELMWOOD BAPTIST ACADEMY Brighton 1.5 mi 7.7
Overland Trail Middle School Brighton 1.7 mi 3.2
Eagle Ridge Academy Brighton 1.9 mi 8.3
Mary E Pennock Elementary School Brighton 2.2 mi 4.9
Foundations Academy Brighton 3.0 mi 5.5
Henderson Elementary School Henderson 3.8 mi 4.0
Prairie View Middle School Henderson 4.2 mi 4.1
Prairie View High School Henderson 4.2 mi 5.1
Bromley East Charter School Brighton 3.8 mi 3.3
Riverdale Ridge High School Thornton 4.2 mi 6.3
Elaine S. Padilla Elementary School Brighton 4.1 mi 3.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80601 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$99,031

Median Home Value

$471,900

Median Rent

$1,729/mo

Population

41,301

College Educated

23.6%

Homeownership

70.9%

Avg Commute

30.7 min

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Median Age

34.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Marble Charter School Marble, CO 5.0
Prairie Vista Youth Service Center Brighton, CO 5.4
Pawnee School PK-12 Grover, CO 4.8
PUEBLO WEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pueblo, CO 4.7
SIERRA SCHOOL OF MAIN STREET Longmont, CO 5.7
LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Cortez, CO 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brighton Adventist Academy

What grades does Brighton Adventist Academy serve?

Brighton Adventist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.

How many students attend Brighton Adventist Academy?

Brighton Adventist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton Adventist Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Brighton Adventist Academy is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Brighton Adventist Academy rank in CO?

Brighton Adventist Academy ranks #159 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Brighton Adventist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Brighton Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Brighton Adventist Academy a private school?

Yes, Brighton Adventist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Brighton Adventist Academy a religious school?

Brighton Adventist Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
23 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 10th
Enrollment
49
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
145 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Adams County

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