The Colorado Springs School Photo - The Colorado Springs School is PreK-12 college-preparatory day and international school nestled in the heart of Broadmoor.

Most Selective Private Preschools in Colorado

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Colorado is 92% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Colorado is Elmwood Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 60%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 60% 98% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Colorado (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Elmwood Baptist Academy
Elmwood Baptist Academy Photo - A picture of the entire school.
(Baptist)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Rank: #22.
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
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
1460 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Rank: #33.
Aspen Academy
Aspen Academy Photo - Aspen Academy is a place where community strength and service are a priority. Students -- and parents -- create lifelong friendships.
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Grades: PK-8
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Bixby School
Bixby School Photo
Alternative School
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-5
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
The Colorado Springs School
The Colorado Springs School Photo - The Colorado Springs School is PreK-12 college-preparatory day and international school nestled in the heart of Broadmoor.
Alternative School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Photo - Movement
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Notre Dame Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2165 South Zenobia Street
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Arma Dei Academy
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
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Broomfield Academy
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
7203 W 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-6449
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Colorado Christian Academy
Colorado Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
333 Inveness South Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Crescent View Academy
Crescent View Academy Photo
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Rank: #10 - 1410. - 14.
Montessori Academy of Colorado
Montessori Academy of Colorado Photo - MAC`s Elementary School offers an unparalleled opportunity for children to thrive by combining a progressive Montessori pedagogy, a dynamic experiential program, strong academics, social-emotional support, and a robust enrichment program. The MAC Elementary experience empowers students to reach their own personal potential and develop the confidence and capabilities to positively impact their world.
Montessori School
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Rank: #1515.
St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary's Academy Photo - St. Mary's Academy High School excels at preparing young women for leadership in a global society. Our goal is to empower our students through the development of analytical skills, confidence, and generosity to make a difference in the world around them.
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: NS-12
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Ave Maria Catholic School
Ave Maria Catholic School Photo - Ave Maria Campus including field, school and gym
(Catholic)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Belleview Christian School
Belleview Christian School Photo - As a college preparatory school, our standards at Belleview Christian School are high. Specials include Art, Music (Band, Choir, and Strings), Theatre, PE, Chapel, Spanish, Computer, and more depending upon the students grade level. We strive for, as one parent put it: "An education founded on God`s precepts, focused on God`s glory."
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Blessed Sacrament Parish School
Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Colorado International School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-7
7205 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Compositive Primary, Preschool - 5th Gd
Compositive Primary, Preschool - 5th Gd Photo - Small student to teacher rations ensures that teachers truly get to know each and every student, and are able to provide individualized learning.
Alternative School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
2345 North Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Liberty Classical Academy
Liberty Classical Academy Photo - Liberty Classical Academy is a K-12 school in New Castle, Colorado that strives to nurture students with the love of God, the humility of Christ and the values of faith, family, and community.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-K
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Rank: #16 - 2316. - 23.
Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-PK
11272 Billings Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 383-4406
Rank: #2424.
Mackintosh Academy Littleton
Mackintosh Academy Littleton Photo - Mackintosh Academy - Where Bright Minds Belong!
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Grades: NS-8
7018 S Prince St
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 794-6222
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Brighton Adventist Academy
Brighton Adventist Academy Photo - BAA Sports League: Sports included are soccer, basketball and flag football.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-10
820 S 5th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Cherry Hills Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
3900 Grace Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 791-5500
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Dayspring Christian Academy
Dayspring Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
3734 W 20th St
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 584-2594
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
Denver Waldorf School
Denver Waldorf School Photo - The Denver Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Rank: #25 - 3125. - 31.
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Rank: #3232.
Front Range Christian School
Front Range Christian School Photo - At Front Range Christian School all students are known and loved. The mission to partner with the Christian home and Church to train and equip students to impact the world for Christ!
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: PK-12
6657 W Ottawa Ave Ste A17
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Rank: #3333.
Resurrection Christian School
Resurrection Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-12
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Faith Lutheran Church
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: NS-PK
303 N Ridge Road
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-3532
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Happyland Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-K
1605 S Pueblo Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 566-1311
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