Top 20 Best Denver County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 74 private schools serving 14,017 students in Denver County, CO (there are 208 public schools, serving 89,566 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Denver County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Denver County, CO include International School of Denver, Graland Country Day School and Denver Academy.
The average tuition cost is $14,425, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $12,741.
51% of private schools in Denver County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Denver County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Grades: PK-8
| 716 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
| 260 students
St. Elizabeth's School
St. Elizabeth's School Photo - Our Campus
(Episcopal)
1800 N. Pontiac Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-4209
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
Bishop Machebeuf High School
(Catholic)
(1)
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Blessed Sacrament Parish School
Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Denver Jewish Day School
Denver Jewish Day School Photo - 10th graders in the Negev desert region of Israel on their annual six week Hebrew and Israel immersion experience.
(Jewish)
2450 S Wabash St
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 369-0663
Grades: NS-12
| 339 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
Escuela De Guadalupe
Escuela De Guadalupe Photo - Escuela de Guadalupe
(Catholic)
(1)
660 Julian St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 964-8456
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
620 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-6231
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Hillel Academy
(Jewish)
450 S Hudson St
Denver, CO 80246
(303) 333-1511
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ Photo - School-age children look forward to attending Iliff for the popular Summer Adventure Day Camp.
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
4140 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-3551
Grades: NS-K
| 95 students
The Logan School for Creative Learning
The Logan School for Creative Learning Photo
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-2444
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Messiah Baptist School
(Baptist)
3241 W 44th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-6120
Grades: K-8
| 12 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
| 352 students
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Grades: PK-K
| 162 students
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Most Precious Blood School
(Catholic)
3959 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
Mullen High School
Mullen High School Photo - Class of 2023 Celebrate with the various colleges they will attend starting in fall 2023. Congrats Class of 2023!
(Catholic)
(1)
3601 S Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 716-1764
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Notre Dame Parish School
(Catholic)
2165 South Zenobia Street
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Paddington Station
Paddington Station Photo - Every day at Paddington is colorful, messy and fun!
Daycare / Preschool
1301 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 333-9154
Grades: PK-K
| 437 students
Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center At Templ
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
51 Grape St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-7258
Grades: PK-K
| 689 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 80208
(303) 871-2982
Grades: NS-8
| 218 students
St. Anne's Episcopal School
St. Anne's Episcopal School Photo - Campus
(Episcopal)
2701 S York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 756-9481
Grades: NS-8
| 443 students
4200 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-8035
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
(8)
1164 S Josephine St
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 918-3666
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
350 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 360-0803
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Accelerated Schools
Accelerated Schools Photo
(1)
2160 South Cook Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 758-2003
Grades: 5-12
| 28 students
Annunciation
(Catholic)
(2)
3536 Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
Augustine Classical Academy
Augustine Classical Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Grades: PK-12
| 120 students
Auraria Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
950 9th Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-3188
Grades: PK-K
| 115 students
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
Special Education School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
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Denver County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
999 18th St N Terrace Ste 350
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-2743
Grades: NS-K
| students
8101 E Belleview Ave T-20
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 290-8843
Grades: NS-K
| 80 students
2949 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
4343 Utica Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-4023
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
910 Galapago St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-0637
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Little Friends Preschool & Cc (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Friends)
4595 Eliot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-7404
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
2180 S. Madison Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-5102
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2014)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3400 W Nevada Pl
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-0422
Grades: 1-8
| 86 students
St. Francis De Sales Grade School (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
235 S Sherman St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 744-7211
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Denver County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Denver County, CO include International School of Denver, Graland Country Day School and Denver Academy.
How many private schools are located in Denver County, CO?
74 private schools are located in Denver County, CO.
How much do private schools cost in Denver County, CO?
The average tuition cost is $14,425, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $12,741.
How diverse are private schools in Denver County, CO?
Denver County, CO private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Denver County, CO go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Denver County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Denver County, CO?
51% of private schools in Denver County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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