The average private school acceptance rate in Colorado is 91% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Colorado is Elmwood Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 60%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 60%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 82%
Most Selective Private Schools in Colorado (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
High Mountain Institute![High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester]( "High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 11-12
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Montessori School Of Denver![Montessori School Of Denver Photo - Montessori School of Denver's Cinco de Mayo Celebration. MSD Students celebrate with song, dance, and a cultural festival.]( "Montessori School Of Denver Photo - Montessori School of Denver's Cinco de Mayo Celebration. MSD Students celebrate with song, dance, and a cultural festival.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
1460 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Grades: PK-8
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
9941 Lone Tree Parkway
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-5
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 2-8
32156 Castle Court Drive #201
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 562-1900
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 562-1900
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Denver Christian School![Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.]( "Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.")
(Calvinist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
3898 S. Teller St.
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Notre Dame Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2165 South Zenobia Street
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
6495 S Colorado Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Arma Dei Academy![Arma Dei Academy Photo]( "Arma Dei Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-9
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
7203 W 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-6449
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-6449
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
333 Inveness South Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Crescent View Academy![Crescent View Academy Photo]( "Crescent View Academy Photo")
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Rank: #15 - 2015. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Rank: #2121.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: NS-12
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Blessed Sacrament Parish School![Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-7
7205 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Mark Becker
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
828 E. Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-5745
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-5745
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-K
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Rocky Mountain Christian Academy![Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo - Rocky Mountain Christian Academy has a weekly chapel where students, faculty, and families come together to worship and hear a brief message from a member of our community.]( "Rocky Mountain Christian Academy Photo - Rocky Mountain Christian Academy has a weekly chapel where students, faculty, and families come together to worship and hear a brief message from a member of our community.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
9447 Niwot Rd
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-9162
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-9162
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
1200 Kenton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-7494
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-7494
Rank: #22 - 3522. - 35.
Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-PK
11272 Billings Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 383-4406
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 383-4406
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Colorado average private schools acceptance rate?
The Colorado average private schools acceptance rate is 91% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Colorado?
The top ranked private schools in Colorado include Elmwood Baptist Academy, High Mountain Institute and Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Colorado?
The most selective private high school in Colorado is Elmwood Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The most selective private elementary school is Elmwood Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 60%.
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