Top 5 Best Boulder Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 2,104 students in Boulder, CO (there are 30 public schools, serving 13,200 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Boulder, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Boulder, CO include Boulder Country Day, Sacred Heart Of Jesus School and Jarrow Montessori School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
11% of private schools in Boulder, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Boulder Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Boulder Country Day
Boulder Country Day Photo - Welcome to Boulder Country Day School, where academic distinction meets education with character. BCD is a top-rated, accredited PS-8th independent school in Boulder, Colorado where every child has the opportunity to discover their own unique excellence. Distinguished by small class sizes, outstanding faculty, engaging academics and a focus on community, we strive to create a well-rounded educational environment.
(7)
4820 Nautilus Ct N
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 527-4931
Grades: NS-8
| 361 students
Bixby School
Bixby School Photo
Alternative School
(12)
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Grades: NS-5
| 139 students
Jarrow Montessori School
Montessori School
3900 Orange Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo - Mt. Zion Students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1680 Balsam Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 935-6888
Grades: NS-PK
| 37 students
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School Photo - Sacred Heart of Jesus School educating children for nearly 120 years!
(Catholic)
(14)
1317 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
September School
September School Photo - Winter Trip in Estes Park
525 Canyon Blvd
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-9933
Grades: 6-12
| 78 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
| 250 students
Boulder Montessori School
Montessori School
3300 Redstone Road
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-5814
Grades: NS-PK
| 105 students
Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten
Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten Photo - Last day of the school year picnic when the teachers honor each child as we head off to Summer Break!
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
4072 19th Street
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 541-0671
Grades: NS-K
| 68 students
Friends School
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR
Daycare / Preschool
3050 34th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 443-5595
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Mackintosh Academy Boulder
(1)
6717 S. Boulder Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-2011
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
Make A Mess And Make Believe
Daycare / Preschool
1919 Yarmouth Ave
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-8909
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Mapleton Montessori School
Montessori School
3121 29th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-4499
Grades: PK-K
| 60 students
Mountain Shadows International Montessori
Mountain Shadows International Montessori Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4154 63rd St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 530-5353
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Patience Montessori School
Montessori School
3600 Hazelwood Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-5214
Grades: PK-K
| 53 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) 440-4510
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Temple Grandin School
Temple Grandin School Photo - TGS Trades Classroom
Special Education School
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Watershed School
Watershed School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
1661 Alpine Ave
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 440-7520
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3046 11th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-4965
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
5524 Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 494-3100
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Boulder, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Boulder, CO include Boulder Country Day, Sacred Heart Of Jesus School and Jarrow Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Boulder, CO?
19 private schools are located in Boulder, CO.
How diverse are private schools in Boulder, CO?
Boulder, CO private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Boulder, CO go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Boulder, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Boulder, CO?
11% of private schools in Boulder, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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