Foundations Academy
Grades: K-8
Students: 763
Type: Charter
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 48:1
Certified Teachers: 97%
340 South 45th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-9519
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
5/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthRead what parents are saying about Foundations Academy
This school has a lot of problems and a lot of turnover. Some great people remain, but they lose a lot of good teachers every year. Administration is weak and ineffective which leads to a toxic environment. Higher ups (the DSQ in particular) make sweeping decisions without even connecting with teach
Posted by a teacher on 6/15/2026I really hate to see this school go downhill. It has so much potential. The drama and favoritism is a real problem with students and staff. The social emotional support got worse over the years. Support for staff and micromanagement was horrible and makes staff quit left and right. Students have a F
Posted by a community member on 7/8/2025We have been really happy with this school, especially considering the options in the area. The teachers and admin really do want the best for kids and are kind. I appreciate that it's a K-8 and small student population, which seems to keep it a close-knit community. Our daughter is in 6th and son i
Posted by a parent on 5/8/2025This school is terrible, would not reccomend.
Posted by a parent on 4/7/2025High test scores are the focus. Teachers quit frequently. They have to offer free tutoring after school for students to keep up. Large chunk of grades comes from spending time in front of a screen practicing math or reading on apps. Doing required number of lessons on the apps too fast means your gr
Posted by a parent on 3/28/2025Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Foundations AcademyBrighton schools - Foundations Academy is located at 340 South 45th Avenue, Brighton CO 80601. Foundations Academy is in the School District 27j. Foundations Academy is a Charter school that serves grade levels K-8.
