Best Colorado Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 520 private schools serving 72,089 students in Colorado (there are 1,939 public schools, serving 880,585 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Colorado are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $11,703 for elementary schools and $15,578 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The average acceptance rate is 91% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 24% and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
47% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Colorado Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
36
4,725
6%
58
10,132
8%
53
5,155
10%
75
14,149
14%
40
7,578
11%
10
1,039
4%
12
1,553
3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Colorado?
How many private schools are located in Colorado?
520 private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools cost in Colorado?
The average private school tuition in Colorado is $11,703 for elementary schools and $15,578 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Colorado?
Colorado private schools are approximately 24% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Colorado go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Colorado are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
47% of private schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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