Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo - Mt. Zion Students

Top 5 Best Boulder Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 private preschools serving 1,550 students in Boulder, CO.
The top ranked private preschools in Boulder, CO include Boulder Country Day, Bixby School, and Jarrow Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
14% of private preschools in Boulder, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Boulder Private Preschools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Boulder Country Day
Boulder Country Day Photo - BCD is a proudly independent institution serving students 2 years old - 8th grade. In partnership with our outstanding faculty and committed families, we uphold the highest standard for our educational experience. Through small class sizes and innovative engagement in a supportive environment, students at BCD learn to explore their strengths and apply them to the world.
(9)
4820 Nautilus Ct N
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 527-4931
Grades: NS-8
| 290 students
Bixby School
Bixby School Photo
Alternative School
(17)
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Grades: NS-5
| 127 students
Jarrow Montessori School
Montessori School
3900 Orange Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo - Mt. Zion Students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1680 Balsam Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 935-6888
Grades: NS-PK
| 37 students
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Photo - Movement
Special Program Emphasis
(17)
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Boulder Montessori School
Montessori School
3300 Redstone Road
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-5814
Grades: NS-PK
| 105 students
Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten
Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten Photo - Last day of the school year picnic when the teachers honor each child as we head off to Summer Break!
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
4072 19th Street
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 541-0671
Grades: NS-K
| 68 students
Friends School
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Jay & Rose Phillips Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
6007 Oreg Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(720) 749-2500
Grades: PK-K
| 170 students
KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR
Daycare / Preschool
3050 34th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 443-5595
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Make A Mess And Make Believe
Daycare / Preschool
1919 Yarmouth Ave
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-8909
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Mapleton Montessori School
Montessori School
3121 29th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-4499
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
Mountain Shadows International Montessori
Mountain Shadows International Montessori Photo
Montessori School
4154 63rd St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 530-5353
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Patience Montessori School
Montessori School
3600 Hazelwood Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-5214
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3046 11th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-4965
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
5524 Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 494-3100
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Boulder, CO?
The top ranked private preschools in Boulder, CO include Boulder Country Day, Bixby School, and Jarrow Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Boulder?
14 private preschools are located in Boulder.
How diverse are private preschools in Boulder?
Boulder private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Boulder?
14% of private preschools in Boulder are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Boulder are often viewed compared to one another?

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