The Peak School Photo - At The Peak School, we base our philosophy of learning on the ideas presented by Bloom's argument for mastery-based learning, which we define as demonstrating a certain level of proficiency in a skill before moving ahead in the curriculum.

Top 20 Best Colorado Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 89 nonsectarian private elementary schools in Colorado. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Colorado.
The top ranked nonsectarian private elementary schools in Colorado include Kent Denver School, Colorado Academy, and The Colorado Springs School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Elementary Schools in Colorado (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
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.
(8)
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
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
Dawson School
Dawson School Photo - Dawson School sits on a beautiful 107-acre campus, serving families from Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, and the surrounding area
(13)
10455 Dawson Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6679
Grades: K-12
| 515 students
Denver Academy
Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Grades: 2-12
| 450 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
(8)
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
Vail Mountain School
Vail Mountain School Photo
(7)
3000 Booth Falls Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
Grades: K-12
| 418 students
Brightmont Academy - Broomfield
Special Program Emphasis
549 Flatiron Blvd, Suite C
Broomfield, CO 80021
(720) 961-5091
Grades: 1-12
| n/a 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
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Humanex Academy
Humanex Academy Photo - Humanex Academy motto
Special Education School
(2)
2700 S Zuni Street
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
Grades: 6-12
| 39 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
Bixby School
Bixby School Photo
Alternative School
(15)
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Grades: NS-5
| 127 students
Broomfield Academy
(1)
7203 W 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-6449
Grades: PK-5
| 111 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
Crested Butte Academy
(1)
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Grades: 8-12
| 61 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
Desiderata School
Desiderata School Photo - Students may complete independent study assignments with adult instructor supervision and assistance in a number of different facilities. These students are working at the Tutoring Club of Longmont during the 2010-2011 school year.
Alternative School
8979 Nelson Rd.
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 678-9335
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
1036 El Rancho Rd. c/o Evergreen Country Day
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-3400
Grades: NS-8
| 210 students
Front Range Academy
Alternative School
1008 Depot Hill Road
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Havern School
Havern School Photo - Havern offers a warm and accepting environment that allows students to become confident self-advocates.
Special Education School
(4)
4000 South Wadsworth
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 986-4587
Grades: K-8
| 95 students
Jarrow Montessori School
Montessori School
3900 Orange Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Kent Denver School
Kent Denver School Photo
4000 East Quincy Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 770-7660
Grades: 6-12
| 768 students
The Logan School for Creative Learning
The Logan School for Creative Learning Photo - The Logan School sits on a 13-acre campus with 3 buildings.
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-2444
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
The Mcclelland School
The Mcclelland School Photo - The McClelland School's 3rd and 4th grade students participate in activities such as a "book tasting", where they are able to review new genres of books that they may not have read before and share them with their classmates.
(1)
415 E Abriendo Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 543-5271
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
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
1460 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Grades: NS-8
| 356 students
Montessori School Of Evergreen
Montessori School
6979 Hwy 73
Evergreen, CO 80437
(303) 674-0093
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy
Alternative School
(3)
12999 Minerich Road
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 361-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
The Peak School
The Peak School Photo - The Peak School can help support winter athletes through our college preparatory education. Our fixed schedule structure allows for minimal impact on afternoon training and our narrative-based grading structure is in-line with schools like Burke Academy. Our proximity to Breckenridge, Copper, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, Loveland, Frisco Nordic Center, & Woodward at Copper is the ideal location for training.
(3)
40 West Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
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