Boulder Valley Waldorf School Photo - Students enjoying the playground during free play time.

Top 10 Best Colorado Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 32 private schools with special program emphasis serving 6,392 students in Colorado.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Colorado include Regis Jesuit High School, Arma Dei Academy, and International School of Denver.
The average tuition cost is $17,886, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,389.
34% of private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Top Ranked Colorado Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
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
Brightmont Academy - Broomfield
Special Program Emphasis
549 Flatiron Blvd, Suite C
Broomfield, CO 80021
(720) 961-5091
Grades: 1-12
| n/a 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
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
High Mountain Institute
High Mountain Institute Photo - Math class at HMI
Special Program Emphasis
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Grades: 11-12
| 98 students
Junior Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1311 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 632-7681
Grades: NS-PK
| 70 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
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Regis Jesuit High School
Regis Jesuit High School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
6380 S Lewiston Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 269-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,682 students
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Photo - Movement
Special Program Emphasis
(15)
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Grades: PK-12
| 200 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
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3920 Pierce St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 424-0402
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Alpine Valley School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Boulder Sudbury School
Special Program Emphasis
3800 Plateau Rd
Longmont, CO 80503
(720) 943-0918
Grades: Inquire with school
| 25 students
Boulder Valley Waldorf School
Boulder Valley Waldorf School Photo - Students enjoying the playground during free play time.
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
6500 West Dry Creek Parkway
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-0130
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Castle Rock Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Grades: K-10
| 110 students
Colorado International School
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
7205 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Grades: PK-7
| 16 students
Congregation B'inai Chaim
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
4716 S Coors Ln
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 697-2668
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
Hope Center
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3400 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4801
Grades: PK-K
| 98 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - The mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (ILCS) is to transform lives by loving, learning and living in Jesus. We reveal the love and grace of Jesus to our community by our radical hospitality, transformational learning and fearless living.
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Grades: NS-12
| 162 students
Japanese School Of Denver
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 630044
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Grades: PK-9
| 123 students
Kishami Academy
Special Program Emphasis
2011 E Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(661) 236-6116
Grades: 4-9
| 4 students
L'ecole De Denver
Special Program Emphasis
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
Grades: PK-7
| 33 students
Liberty Classical Academy
Liberty Classical Academy Photo - Liberty Classical Academy is a K-12 school in New Castle, Colorado that strives to nurture students with the love of God, the humility of Christ and the values of faith, family, and community.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
The Link School
The Link School Photo - The Link School's Lodge
Special Program Emphasis
18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Mackintosh Academy Littleton
Mackintosh Academy Littleton Photo - Mackintosh Academy - Where Bright Minds Belong!
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
7018 S Prince St
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 794-6222
Grades: NS-8
| 105 students
Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Ricks Center for Gifted Children Photo - Ricks Center students visit the DU Engineering Lab
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2040 South York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 871-2982
Grades: NS-8
| 182 students
River Song Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
309 Hickory Street Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rock Solid Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
200 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 797-1005
Grades: K-12
| 84 students
Tara Performing Arts High School
Tara Performing Arts High School Photo - Ninth grade: History through Art in New York
Special Program Emphasis
4180 19th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
University Of Denver High School
Special Program Emphasis
2306 E. Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
(303) 871-2636
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado include Regis Jesuit High School, Arma Dei Academy, and International School of Denver.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Colorado?
32 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $17,886, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,389.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado?
Colorado private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
34% of private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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