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Best Colorado Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 356 private daycares & preschools serving 50,315 students in Colorado.

The private daycares & preschools in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Aspen Academy, and Colorado Academy.

The average tuition cost is $11,126, which is lower than the Colorado average tuition cost of $13,855.

40% of private daycares & preschools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 356
# Students Served: 50,315

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 356
# Students Served: 50,315

Colorado Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

356

Private Schools

50,315

Students

$11,126

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

25%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Colorado?

The private daycares & preschools in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Aspen Academy, and Colorado Academy.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Colorado?

356 private daycares & preschools are located in Colorado.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Colorado?

The average tuition cost is $11,126, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,855.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Colorado?

Colorado private daycares & preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is same as the Colorado private school average of 25%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?

40% of private daycares & preschools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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