The average private high school acceptance rate in Colorado is 87% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Colorado is Elmwood Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 60%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 60%
99%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Colorado (2024)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
High Mountain Institute![High Mountain Institute Photo - Math class at HMI]( "High Mountain Institute Photo - Math class at HMI")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 11-12
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-11
1510 E. Phillips Avenue
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 712-0464
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 712-0464
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Rank: #3 - 73. - 7.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Denver Christian School![Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.]( "Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
3898 S. Teller St.
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-11
12999 Minerich Road
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 361-5600
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 361-5600
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Arma Dei Academy![Arma Dei Academy Photo]( "Arma Dei Academy Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-10
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-4523
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-4523
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Crescent View Academy![Crescent View Academy Photo]( "Crescent View Academy Photo")
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 5-12
8979 Nelson Rd.
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 678-9335
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 678-9335
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: NS-12
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Colorado Biblical University Academy![Colorado Biblical University Academy Photo - Winter snow @CBU/CBUA]( "Colorado Biblical University Academy Photo - Winter snow @CBU/CBUA")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-12
914 State Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 743-3175
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 743-3175
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Rank: #14 - 2014. - 20.
Mark Becker
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
828 E. Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-5745
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-5745
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Brighton Adventist Academy![Brighton Adventist Academy Photo - BAA Sports League: Sports included are soccer, basketball and flag football.]( "Brighton Adventist Academy Photo - BAA Sports League: Sports included are soccer, basketball and flag football.")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-10
820 S 5th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
3734 W 20th St
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-1151
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-1151
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Rank: #21 - 2421. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 6-12
2700 S Zuni Street
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
Rank: #2525.
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: PK-12
6657 W Ottawa Ave Ste A17
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Castle Rock Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: K-10
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Resurrection Christian School![Resurrection Christian School Photo]( "Resurrection Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-12
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Campion Academy![Campion Academy Photo - Center campus]( "Campion Academy Photo - Center campus")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 9-12
300 42nd St SW
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
1733 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
St. Therese Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-12
320 Goodnight Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-1121
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-1121
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: K-12
1415 Elm Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Pueblo West Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-12
347 S Del Norte Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-2868
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-2868
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Colorado average Private High Schools acceptance rate?
The Colorado average Private High Schools acceptance rate is 87% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private High Schools in Colorado?
The top ranked Private High Schools in Colorado include Elmwood Baptist Academy, High Mountain Institute and Ambleside School of Colorado.
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