Colorado Christian Academy Photo

Top 5 Best Douglas County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private elementary schools serving 3,486 students in Douglas County, CO.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Douglas County, CO include Colorado Christian Academy, Arma Dei Academy, and Mile High Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
79% of private elementary schools in Douglas County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Douglas County Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
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
Ambleside Colorado
Ambleside Colorado Photo - Arduino Programming Project
(Christian)
(1)
9941 Lone Tree Parkway
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Grades: K-12
| 179 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
Cherry Hills Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
3900 Grace Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 791-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 821 students
Colorado Christian Academy
Colorado Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(10)
333 Inveness South Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Grades: NS-8
| 245 students
Mile High Academy
Mile High Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
1733 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
Grades: PK-12
| 256 students
Southeast Christian School
Southeast Christian School Photo - Students leading all-school Chapel on Wednesday morning.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
9650 Jordan Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5988
Grades: PK-8
| 554 students
858 W. Happy Canyon Rd. Ste. 170
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Castle Rock Christian Academy
Castle Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our teachers collectively have more than 120 years of experience. They teach using Christian publishers, updated resources and assessments to ensure student success. Our principal has more than 30 years experience in teaching and leading in public and private schools.
(Christian)
(1)
4881 Cherokee Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 598-2722
Grades: PK-9
| n/a students
Castle Rock Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Grades: K-10
| 110 students
Japanese School Of Denver
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 630044
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Grades: PK-9
| 123 students
Renaissance Montessori Academy
Montessori School
16740 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-6119
Grades: PK-3
| 68 students
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4740 N State Highway 83
Franktown, CO 80116
(303) 841-4660
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Douglas County, Colorado

Douglas County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Castle Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
3760 Dacoro Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 663-7300
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
Woodlands Academy (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis
1057 N. Park Street
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-8582
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Douglas County, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Douglas County, CO include Colorado Christian Academy, Arma Dei Academy, and Mile High Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Douglasunty?
13 private elementary schools are located in Douglasunty.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Douglasunty?
Douglasunty private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Douglasunty?
79% of private elementary schools in Douglasunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Douglasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Douglasunty include: Trinity Lutheran School vs. Southeast Christian School

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