Top 5 Best Colorado Private Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 2,149 students in Colorado.
The best top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Colorado include Sts Peter & Paul Stem School, Shining Mountain Waldorf School and Ricks Center for Gifted Children.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 92%.
33% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
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 Preschools with Special Program Emphasis (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
Junior Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1311 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 632-7681
Grades: NS-PK
| 49 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
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
Sts Peter & Paul Stem School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3920 Pierce St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 424-0402
Grades: PK-8
| 252 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
| 164 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
Cornerstone Classical School
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
20449 Highway 82
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
Grades: PK-12
| 52 students
Japanese School Of Denver
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 630044
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Grades: PK-9
| 123 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
Mackintosh Academy Littleton
Mackintosh Academy Littleton Photo - Mackintosh Academy Littleton
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
7018 S Prince St
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 794-6222
Grades: NS-8
| 129 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
St. Bernadette Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
1100 Upham St
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 237-0401
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado include Sts Peter & Paul Stem School, Shining Mountain Waldorf School and Ricks Center for Gifted Children.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Colorado?
15 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Colorado.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado?
Colorado private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
33% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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