Inner-City School equip children in the inner-city with values, academic skills, and self esteem necessary for success throughout their educational careers.
Changing the odds for children. Several program strategies are employed to bring about academic success and personal character development in our students through early literacy, parent involvement, positive role models, cultural relevance, student stability and safety, community involvement, and positive character development.
ICS helps disadvantaged students reach their potential both academically and personally.
The school began with phonics and math based preschool program and grew by one grade level each year until it reached the fifth grade.
ICS outgrew its space at 2609 Lawrence Street and relocated to 3560 Josephine Street.
The integration of faith-based principles into the curriculum mirrors the culture in which ICS students live.
Historically, people of inner-city have looked to church leaders for guidance and leadership in solving their social ills.
The urban pastors who helped found the school and who are still active as board members reflect this relationship with people in the city.
While Bible teaching and chapels are part of our curriculum, students may be removed from these activities at the parent's request.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Inner-city School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
33 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Inner-city School?
The application deadline for Inner-city School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Inner-city School located?
Inner-city School is located in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other private schools located in Clayton.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Inner-city School is Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Annunciation (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Hope Center (0.2 miles away)
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Grades: PK-K | 128 students 0.2 miles 3400 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4801
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4801
0.2
PK-K
128
Grades: K-8 | 163 students 0.7 miles 3536 Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
0.7
K-8
163
Garfield Montessori School
Montessori School
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Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-8828
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-8828
0.8
PK-K
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Loyola Grade School
(Catholic)
Grades: K-7 | 92 students 1 miles 2350 Gaylord St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 355-9900
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 355-9900
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K-7
92
Grades: NS-8 | 260 students 1.5 miles 2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
1.5
NS-8
260
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