Brighton, Colorado · Christ-Centered Since 1973
Where faith and learning grow together.
A college-preparatory education rooted in Scripture and shaped by teachers who know your child by name—preschool through twelfth grade.
Welcome to Elmwood Christian
A school built on faith, family, and a love of learning
For more than fifty years, Elmwood has helped Christian families in the Brighton area raise children who think clearly, work diligently, and walk in godly wisdom—ready for college, career, and a lifetime of faith.
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Meet Elmwood Christian Academy
Take a few minutes to see who we are—our faith, our families, and the everyday life of learning on our campus.
The Elmwood Difference
An education that forms the whole child
- Christ at the centerScripture frames every subject and every school day.
- Mastery-based learningStudents advance only once they have truly mastered the material.
- A personalized paceEach child learns at the level that fits them—meeting goals daily.
- Character and excellenceAcademic rigor and godly character grow together.
Academics
One school, every stage of growth
Life at Elmwood Christian
A community where children thrive
Athletics
Competing for Christ
Middle school, junior-varsity, and varsity teams give every eligible student a place to compete—building bodies, character, and teamwork, and striving in every season to be conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.
Our People
Teachers who know your child by name
Rick Lopez
Principal & Administrator
Shannon Lopez
Staff
Janna Green
Faculty
Pam Hoshiko
Faculty
Tory Strohfus
Faculty
Lisa Nevarez
Faculty
Debbie Pallaoro
Faculty
Stephanie Hinricher
Faculty
Caren Green
Faculty
Sam Nevarez
Faculty
Garrett Glover
Faculty
What Families Say
“Elmwood encouraged me to be ready for whatever the next step in life was. As a result, I was well-prepared to tackle the obstacles and challenges of college.”
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Come see Elmwood for yourself
The best way to understand an Elmwood education is to walk our halls, meet our teachers, and see our students at work.