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#63 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 33% of private schools

Frassati Catholic Academy

Elementary School · Thornton, CO

A private elementary school in Thornton, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

3951 COTTONWOOD LAKES BLVD, Thornton, CO 80241

  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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+4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index55%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment279
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Frassati Catholic Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,129/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Thornton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$107,553

Median home value

$502,300

Median rent

$2,036/mo

College educated

41.1%

Homeownership

78.3%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80241; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White51.6%
Hispanic41.6%
Two or More3.2%
Asian2.2%
Black0.7%
Native American0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tarver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–50.4 mi465Compare →
Eagleview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3K–50.5 mi468Compare →
Prairie Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9K–50.8 mi416Compare →
Stellar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–50.9 mi432Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Frassati Catholic Academy is listed in Thornton, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Frassati Catholic Academy

Frassati Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Thornton, CO, serving approximately 279 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 188 private schools in CO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Frassati Catholic Academy

What grades does Frassati Catholic Academy serve?

Frassati Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Frassati Catholic Academy?

Frassati Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Frassati Catholic Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Frassati Catholic Academy is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Frassati Catholic Academy rank in CO?

Frassati Catholic Academy ranks #63 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Frassati Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Frassati Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Frassati Catholic Academy a private school?

Yes, Frassati Catholic Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Frassati Catholic Academy a religious school?

Frassati Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
279
Gender Split
54% M / 46% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Adams County
Area population (ZIP 80241)
33,393
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
36.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80241; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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