For the 2026 school year, there are 502 private schools serving 71,420 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 $12,964 for elementary schools and $16,742 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Fountain Valley School of Colorado, Kent Denver School, and The Colorado Springs School.
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
71,420 Students
5,689,398 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,313 Teachers
508,485 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
1258
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,696
$14,950
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,578
$1,153
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,269
$7,228
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$32.54 million
$63.28 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.65
# American Indian Students
404 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,605 Students
264,899 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,908 Students
506,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1,900 Students
415,674 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
33,698 Students
2,930,451 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
26,089 Students
1,473,461 Students
% of Others Students
37%
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 Fountain Valley School of Colorado, Kent Denver School, and The Colorado Springs School.
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 $12,964 for elementary schools and $16,742 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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