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Top 5 Best Colorado Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 22 alternative private elementary schools serving 2,095 students in Colorado.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Anastasis Academy, and Bixby School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
36% of alternative private elementary schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Colorado Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village
Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
5340 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 N
Englewood, CO 80111
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Anastasis Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
(2)
6495 S Colorado Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Grades: K-8
| 59 students
Bixby School
Bixby School Photo
Alternative School
(17)
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Grades: NS-5
| 127 students
Colorado Heritage Education School System
Alternative School (Christian)
1300 9th St
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 346-0099
Grades: K-12
| 260 students
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)
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Front Range Academy
Alternative School
1008 Depot Hill Road
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Christian Core Academy
Christian Core Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
125 Crestridge St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Crossroads School
Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2022-2023 Graduates
Alternative School (Christian)
833 15th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.
Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Grades: NS-3
| 71 students
Einstein Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
1195 Newport St
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 449-1241
Grades: 1-6
| 12 students
Friends School
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Harmony Hills Academy
Alternative School
12414 Us Highway 285
Conifer, CO 80433
(720) 933-3149
Grades: 2-8
| 10 students
Heartland Academy Denver
Alternative School
3418 W 14th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 771-9489
Grades: PK-7
| 17 students
Kingdom Bound Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
498 15th St
Burlington, CO 80807
(970) 554-0541
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Shiloh Home Inc.
Alternative School
6400 W Coal Mine Ave
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 932-9599
Grades: 1-12
| 79 students
Steamboat Mountain School
Alternative School
(1)
818 Oak St
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
Transitional School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
14780 N 107th St
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-6841
Grades: 6-11
| 9 students
Watershed School
Watershed School Photo
Alternative School
(8)
5405 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Zealous Schools
Alternative School
Po Box 4210
Eagle, CO 81631
(307) 828-1631
Grades: 6-8
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Colorado?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Anastasis Academy, and Bixby School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Colorado?
22 alternative private elementary schools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Colorado?
Colorado alternative private elementary schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of alternative private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
36% of alternative private elementary schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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