For the 2025-26 school year, there are 496 private schools serving 72,909 students in Colorado (there are 1,915 public schools, serving 867,572 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 $13,216 for elementary schools and $16,723 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Dawson School, Fountain Valley School of Colorado, 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.
Top-Ranked Colorado Private Schools by County (2025-26)
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 Dawson School, Fountain Valley School of Colorado, and Colorado Academy.
How many private schools are located in Colorado?
There are 496 private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools cost in Colorado?
The average private school tuition in Colorado is $13,216 for elementary schools and $16,723 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: Holy Trinity Academy vs. Grace Christian Center, Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Bal Swan Children's Center, Primrose School Of Longmont vs. Boulder Valley Waldorf School
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