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Top 20 Best Colorado Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 372 private daycares & preschools serving 51,395 students in Colorado.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Colorado include Colorado Academy, Belleview Christian School, and Bethlehem Lutheran School.
The average tuition cost is $10,038, which is lower than the Colorado average tuition cost of $13,374.
41% of private daycares & preschools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Colorado Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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)
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Ave Maria Catholic School
Ave Maria Catholic School Photo - Ave Maria Campus including field, school and gym
(Catholic)
(9)
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Grades: NS-8
| 486 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
Colorado Academy
Colorado Academy Photo - Every day on campus, CA's lives the mission to create curious, kind, courageous, and adventurous learners and leaders. Our dedicated teachers offer an innovative and rigorous curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. We do it with innovation and creativity and by encouraging students to think outside the box. We want students to ask "why?" and "why not?".
3800 S Pierce St
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 914-2513
Grades: PK-12
| 1,034 students
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)
6657 W Ottawa Ave Ste A17
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Grades: PK-12
| 561 students
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School Photo - Graland makes learning fun! With hands-on activities that challenge students to innovate, collaborate, and persevere, Graland goes to great lengths to ensure learning is a joyful, curiosity-driven adventure.
(3)
55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
Grades: NS-8
| 701 students
International School of Denver
International School of Denver Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
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)
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Grades: NS-8
| 287 students
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)
2345 North Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Grades: PK-5
| 60 students
Abiding Hope Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
6337 S Robb Way
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 932-9160
Grades: PK-K
| 336 students
Al-minhaal Academy Colorado
Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
15528 E Hampden Cir
Aurora, CO 80013
(720) 432-9027
Grades: PK-K
| 630 students
All Souls Catholic School
(Catholic)
(2)
4951 S Pennsylvania St
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 789-2155
Grades: PK-8
| 395 students
Arma Dei Academy
Arma Dei Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Grades: PK-9
| 414 students
Aspen Country Day School
Aspen Country Day School Photo - Aspen Country Day School enjoys a beautiful forested campus on Castle Creek. Ponds and mountains provide an ideal natural environment for learning in the outdoors. The entire campus was redone and reopened in 2016 with state-of-the-art classroom buildings that inspire learning and foster creativity.
(1)
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Aspen Park iMontessori
Aspen Park iMontessori Photo - Learning the Physics of Drone flying.
Montessori School
25782 Vosler Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 668-1532
Grades: PK-3
| 30 students
Augustine Classical Academy
Augustine Classical Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Grades: PK-12
| 252 students
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)
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Grades: NS-12
| 443 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Grades: NS-8
| 335 students
Bixby School
Bixby School Photo
Alternative School
(16)
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Grades: NS-5
| 127 students
Blessed Sacrament Parish School
Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Brighton Adventist Academy
Brighton Adventist Academy Photo - BAA Sports League: Sports included are soccer, basketball and flag football.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
820 S 5th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
Grades: PK-10
| 56 students
Broomfield Academy
(1)
7203 W 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-6449
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Cherry Hills Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
3900 Grace Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 791-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 821 students
Child Nursery Centers
Child Nursery Centers Photo - Early Connections Day Nursery
Daycare / Preschool
104 E Rio Grande Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 632-1754
Grades: NS-5
| 700 students
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Colorado Christian Academy
Colorado Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(10)
333 Inveness South Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Grades: NS-8
| 184 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
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Grades: PK-12
| 180 students
Corpus Christi Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
2410 N Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 632-5092
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Creme De La Creme Colorado
Daycare / Preschool
7550 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 662-9150
Grades: PK-K
| 229 students
Crescent View Academy
Crescent View Academy Photo
(Islamic)
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Grades: PK-12
| 496 students
Dayspring Christian Academy
Dayspring Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
3734 W 20th St
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 584-2594
Grades: PK-12
| 565 students
Denver Jewish Day School
Denver Jewish Day School Photo - 10th graders in the Negev desert region of Israel on their annual six week Hebrew and Israel immersion experience.
(Jewish)
(1)
2450 S Wabash St
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 369-0663
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
Denver Waldorf School
Denver Waldorf School Photo - The Denver Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Grades: PK-12
| 377 students
Divine Redeemer Catholic School
(Catholic)
(6)
901 N Logan Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 471-7771
Grades: NS-8
| 218 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Colorado?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Colorado include Colorado Academy, Belleview Christian School, and Bethlehem Lutheran School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Colorado?
372 private daycares & preschools are located in Colorado.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $10,038, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,374.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Colorado?
Colorado private daycares & preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is same as the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
41% of private daycares & preschools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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