For the 2026 school year, there are 502 private schools serving 71,961 students in Colorado (there are 1,896 public schools, serving 864,893 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Colorado attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $12,909 for elementary schools and $16,530 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Kent Denver School, The Colorado Springs School, and Colorado Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
502 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
71,961 Students
5,693,709 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,302 Teachers
507,994 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1256
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,655
$14,913
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,629
$1,146
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,241
$7,191
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$32.12 million
$62.25 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
# American Indian Students
404 Students
29,825 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,605 Students
264,979 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,908 Students
507,039 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
1,900 Students
416,385 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
33,698 Students
2,931,618 Students
% White Students
48%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
65 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
26,563 Students
1,471,670 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Colorado Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Colorado?
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Kent Denver School, The Colorado Springs School, and Colorado Academy.
How many private schools are located in Colorado?
There are 502 private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools cost in Colorado?
The average private school tuition in Colorado is $12,909 for elementary schools and $16,530 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Colorado?
Approximately 25% of students in Colorado private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Colorado go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Colorado attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
Which private schools in Colorado are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Colorado include: Mountain Valley Christian Academy vs. Grand County Christian Academy, Holy Trinity Academy vs. Grace Christian Center, Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Bal Swan Children's Center
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