For the 2024-25 school year, there are 531 private schools serving 73,897 students in Colorado (there are 1,964 public schools, serving 878,998 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Colorado attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $12,407 for elementary schools and $15,954 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Kent Denver School, Colorado Academy, and Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
The average acceptance rate is 91% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Colorado Private Schools by County (2024-25)
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# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Colorado?
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Kent Denver School, Colorado Academy, and Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
How many private schools are located in Colorado?
There are 531 private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools cost in Colorado?
The average private school tuition in Colorado is $12,407 for elementary schools and $15,954 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Colorado?
Approximately 25% of students in Colorado private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Colorado go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Colorado attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
Which private schools in Colorado are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Colorado include: Primrose School At The Flatirons vs. The Goddard School, Holy Trinity Academy vs. Grace Christian Center, Primrose School Of Longmont vs. Boulder Valley Waldorf School
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