Top 5 Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 blue ribbon private schools serving 4,584 students in Colorado.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Colorado include Lutheran High School, St. Mary's Academy and Valor Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is same as the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Top Ranked Colorado Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Students
Year
Colorado Springs Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
4855 Mallow Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
882 students
Year: n/a
Lutheran High School
Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School - Encouraging academic excellence, Nurturing growth in Christ.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
920 students
Year: 1992
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
296 students
Year: 2004
St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary's Academy Photo - St. Mary's Academy High School excels at preparing young women for leadership in a global society. Our goal is to empower our students through the development of analytical skills, confidence, and generosity to make a difference in the world around them.
(Catholic)
(2)
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
678 students
Year: 1992, 1999, 2016
St. Thomas More Parish School
(Catholic)
(5)
7071 E Otero Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 770-0441
621 students
Year: 2006
Valor Christian High School
Valor Christian High School Photo - Library
(Christian)
3775 Grace Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
1,187 students
Year: 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Colorado?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Colorado include Lutheran High School, St. Mary's Academy and Valor Christian High School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Colorado?
6 blue ribbon private schools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Colorado?
Colorado blue ribbon private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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