Flatiron's Academy

12000 North Zuni Street

Westminster, CO 80234

20 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 18, 2023

There is no perfect school, but I work in a profession that requires me to visit schools across the Denver area, and I am so thankful for where my daughter is, at Flatirons. She’s pushed, but also supported. We’ve had lots of good conversations with teachers and her friend group has been wonderful.
Submitted by parent on July 18, 2018

Our experience was bad. We were hoping for our son to have a good education with a christian foundation but ended up in a school where we quickly learned it was all about money. One time, a parent assistant sent an email to ask for everyone to donate money for the teacher's Christmas present. She bought a card and said she'd have/add our child's name on the card if you contributed. What if a parent did not have money to contribute? - the child's name would be left out and obviously you already have a bias there - I was very offended that a parent could even think this was ok, but we learned that this was business as usual here. The school has potential to be an excellent school, but this type of culture needs to be checked and fixed, because it's very disappointing.
Submitted by parent on July 09, 2018

We've enjoyed every moment at Cornerstone Christian Academy. We've always felt welcome and we've always felt like it is easy to work with the teachers and administrators.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2018

2/5 - there were some great teachers here, but a number of them left when the school was unable to pay them. Now the school is in a situation where they've started building a gymnasium without securing the funding. Those running the school have now decided to bill the families of the students (on top of tuition), offering to put them on a 3- year payment plan, not an optional donation, but a financial commitment the school expects each family to make.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2018

We feel CCA did a great job in helping us prepare our oldest two boys for college and beyond. Their character and drive is beyond reproach. The academics and athletics are strong. Although not perfect, CCA has been a great alternative to the big school problems. We especially like faith being intertwined throughout the instruction. Overall, it feels like CCA is on the move. Trending in the North. Definitely worth a look!
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2018

We love the school, the staff and the community that is CCA.
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2017

Horrible as our kids moved into middle and high school. Elementary school was good because the teachers do everything they can with the little support they get, but high school is a mess, evidenced by our pulling all three of our kids, but just look at the retention rate between middle and high school, and that should tell the story.
Submitted by parent on August 02, 2015

When moving to the Denver/Westminster area four years ago, one of my wife and I's top priorities was finding a private Christian school where our daughter would attend. We visited CCA on the 2nd school visit and looked no further. Our daughter attended CCA all four years and would could not be happier with the experience she had and they way the school approached her education. Our daughter was involved in all aspects of CCA programs and I truly believe the Christ centered education has benefitted her and will have a profound impact on her life going forward now that she will be entering college. Thank you so much CCA!!
Submitted by parent on January 14, 2015

Cornerstone is not just a school w a Christian label, they have a full biblical curriculum and teach students what it's like to walk w Jesus daily. They have an incredible outreach program, still teach cursive writing, and have advanced academics. Since attending here, our son no longer needs a tutor and is excelling in every area. The principal is strict, yet had a heart of gold!
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2014

What a warm welcome we've had! The staff and the families have been SO welcoming! Participating in sports has been huge in helping to make connections with their peers. My kids have actually had repeated instances of fellow students introducing themselves, (with a handshake even!) This never happened at our prior school. The staff and teachers have created an environment that models integrity, respect and kindness. It's working. Within a week of starting school the teachers were able to identify areas needing some specific instruction for one of my students. We haven't been able to fully assess the curriculum, but so far the text books & syllabuses I am seeing are right on track with where my kids are at. Character development is HUGE for us, and CCA mirrors that value in how they invest in the students. I no longer feel like I have to fight against the agenda of the public schools for my children, instead our beliefs are reinforced. These years are precious and vital in the development of our children's moral compasses. I won't leave that to the influence of the public school system.
Submitted by parent on August 14, 2014

I saw a review that the elementary and junior high grades are great, but the quality of the high school was poor. This was our experience exactly. CCA couldn't have been a better place for my children while in elementary school, but the high school was extremely below par in many areas.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2013

Cornerstone Christian Academy, I had the pleasure of having two of my children attend for 4 years, and we were so blessed to be part of such a great environment, teachers and administration. I could care less about Sports, but if it were not for Mr. Z my daughter would never have enjoyed 4 years of sports. We just moved to WY and my son was tested and put in a higher math class, and his English teacher commend his prior teachers for teaching him so well that she was impressed. What my kids and family took away from CCA is that we were family from the moment we got there. I don;t recall a time we felt otherwise. I do realize that some kids are put in CCA by parents who don't know what to do, but even that is used by God and CCA teachers and administration, as hard as that can be, love on those kids and try to set them on the right path, thank you CCA for all you do, everyday! the Aguirre family will always love you!!!!!
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2013

The reason why most complain is because they think of private schools such as Denver Christian or Holy Family, which was started 90 years ago. This school is a newer school, but has grown very quickly over the last 5 years our son has attended elementary, middle, and now high school. CCA doesn't have all the electives, but their main courses are strong. Sports have been played down, as CCA has concentrated on the academic side more, but the next few years I think CCA will be on the radar for 1A Sports. I have enjoyed seeing our child grown into a positive Christian man, and am excited to see him succeed in the goals that CCA has helped him create. The teachers have been supportive, but also have the expectation of each child being responsible for their own action in school work and life. Administration is a dose of both fun and respectability you want for you child. Parent involvement can be either to much or not enough, but we for the most part come together and support when needed. This school had been awesome for us as a family and we will enjoy our son graduating from it.
Submitted by parent on January 29, 2013

Sports program is small and uncompetitive. CCA fails to prepare students for college and the real world. Many staff members seem under qualified, bad at their jobs, and straight up rude. Especially the counseling staff. The academics are better at most public schools. You think at least good ethical behavior is established at CCA? Think again. You'd think because of the high tuition that the education would be top of the notch. Well it is not. I would never recomend CCA to anyone.
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2013

Teachers are so in-tune to the hearts of the children! Academically strong and a VERY good teacher/student ratio.
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2011

My child attended Cornerstone Christian Academy and still lives the testimony for Jesus that was modeled for him at CCA. The teachers cared about his heart, his academics and his character. He was challenged to define his Christian worldview, and defense for it. In sports, he was encouraged, and appreciated for his talents. As parents, we loved the people at the school and the caring community.
Submitted by parent on April 18, 2011

Cornerstone Christian Academy has been wonderful for our children and for our whole family. We have loved the strong academics while also feeling like the school really seeks to provide balance for the whole child, including time for family, church involvement, athletics and other extra-curricular activities. The teaching staff has taken so much time with each one of our children to make sure that their specific needs are meet, and we have loved being a part of such a strong community. It's like an extended family for us!
Submitted by other on March 25, 2011

Going to CCA was one of the best times of my life. I graduated from there a few years ago, and the influence that my teachers and classmates at CCA had on my life is still apparent today. Our missions trips to Mexico my sophomore through senior years specifically engraved in me how much God loves people, and I've been on many mission trips since graduating. Sports were great as the basketball team my senior year went to the playoffs for the first time in school history - and the academic preparation paid off when I graduated salutatorian of my class in college. I have many found memories of CCA, and am grateful to everyone who poured so much into my life!
Submitted by parent on November 20, 2010

The athletic program is very weak, non-competitive... So, if you're looking for a school that will challenge your student athletically as well as academically, this isn't the one.
Submitted by other on June 16, 2008

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