For the 2026 school year, there are 503 private schools serving 72,514 students in Colorado (there are 1,915 public schools, serving 867,511 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 $12,788 for elementary schools and $16,517 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.
Overview
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
503 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
72,514 Students
5,699,317 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,335 Teachers
507,826 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
1260
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,563
$14,878
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,627
$1,138
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,100
$7,124
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$31.99 million
$61.71 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
414 Students
29,886 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,625 Students
265,088 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,080 Students
507,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1,925 Students
416,690 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
33,871 Students
2,932,713 Students
% White Students
48%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
65 Students
20,067 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
26,579 Students
1,471,571 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 Dawson School, Fountain Valley School of Colorado, and Colorado Academy.
How many private schools are located in Colorado?
There are 503 private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools cost in Colorado?
The average private school tuition in Colorado is $12,788 for elementary schools and $16,517 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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