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Havern School

For over five decades, Havern School has nurtured neurodiverse learners, supporting their academic and social-emotional well-being through specialized, small group instruction and integrated therapies.
Our students range from ages 5 to 14 years and are offered an intimate 4:1 student-to-staff ratio, master teachers, engaged occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, and psychologists.
Together, this collaborative team tailors a comprehensive program of daily intervention services for your unique child so that they can reach their full potential and feel confident in the process.
OUR MISSION Havern School creates confident learners by nurturing the potential of students with neurodiverse learning profiles through the use of specialized, small group instruction and integrated therapies.
OUR VALUES Our students have unlimited potential Our community thrives in a strong family and school partnership Our team members are highly qualified, dedicated, and compassionate Our school provides a supportive environment that recognizes and respects the honor and dignity of each child.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CO School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $32,500
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Havern School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Dyscalculia/Language-based and more
Year Founded
1966

Student Body

Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, and psychologists.
% on Financial Aid
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,847
Admissions Director
Jessica Bandy

Sports

Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Early, Gardening Club, Girls on the Run, Homework, LEGO, Science Club, Sewing Club, Sports Club, StudentCouncil, Variety

Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Choir

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Rock Climbing, Ski

School Notes

  • For over five decades, Havern School has nurtured neurodiverse learners, supporting their academic and social-emotional well-being through specialized, small group instruction and integrated therapies.
  • Our students range from ages 5 to 14 years and are offered an intimate 4:1 student-to-staff ratio, master teachers, engaged occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, and psychologists. Together, this collaborative team tailors a comprehensive program of daily intervention services for your unique child so that they can reach their full potential and feel confident in the process.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Havern School cost?
Havern School's tuition is approximately $32,500 for private students.
What sports does Havern School offer?
Havern School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Climbing.
What is Havern School's ranking?
Havern School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Havern School?
The application deadline for Havern School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Havern School located?
Havern School is located in the Academy Park neighborhood of Littleton, CO.

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (4 reviews)
5  
Havern is an incredibly special place. It is the small, nurturing environment my child needed. He is finally excited to go to school and is sad when he has to miss. He feels like he belongs, and his needs are finally being met. His teachers love him, and he adores them. We feel so lucky to be at Haven!
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5  
Havern School is an outstanding school that all children deserve, regardless of learning styles and challenges. Superior teachers, staff, academics, social support, therapy support, Specials classes (called "Essentials"), and after-school programs combine to elevate the educational experience. In addition to utilizing the latest research-based educational and therapy methods, Havern is an inclusive setting that makes our child feels accepted and welcomed by staff and the students. Our child loves attending Havern--learning and making friends! Schools often highlight their low student-to-staff ratio. Haven has a low staff-to-student ratio and, more importantly, a meager student-to-teacher ratio of about five children for each teacher in the classroom. Children get the attention and help they need when they need it! The teachers are caring, professional, and responsive. Pre-test and post-test inform the explicit instruction, which is fun and engaging. Learning is individualized, and kids work at their own pace. All students attend classes to work on social skills (communication, emotional awareness, conflict resolution, etc.), occupational therapy, and speech with their classmates. When carpooling, the kids use rock climbing vocabulary when helping each other with seatbelts, "Can you give me some slack." One of the many value-added benefits at Havern is that children who need it receive additional individualized therapy in small groups of 2-3 students. Not only does this save parents money and time driving to various appointments and classes after school and on weekends, but the therapists at Havern work with the classroom teachers to integrate lessons seamlessly. At Havern, the Specials classes are called Essentials. Yes, art, technology, and the library are essential! History and culture inform art projects. Graphic design and computer literacy are taught in technology. Library skills and help finding the right book that kids love bringing home to read make library time essential. These teachers are passionate, organized, patient, and positive. Middle school students rotate for their main subjects and have interesting quarterly electives to prepare them for high school. Sewing, yearbook, and yoga/mindfulness are just a few of students' choices. Havern School also supports students outside the school day and accommodates parent schedules. Before and after school times are available for a small additional fee. Older children receive homework help. After-school clubs--from legos to sewing to running--provide extra social time and skill building. The Head of School and Associate Head of School, along with a rotation of other teachers/staff, enthusiastically greet children by name each morning. When it was brought to the attention of the Heads of School that the idling cars at drop off and pick up were a health hazard for children, they immediately posted no idling signs and put reminders in the regular newsletter. The tuition for this school is a bargain, considering the high level of academic education, individual attention, therapy, social skills, professionalism, organization, beautiful campus, safety, student inclusion, and highly trained and caring teachers. It is no wonder some families move cities, states & countries for a Havern education.
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5  
She loves knowing other kids with dyslexia, which wasn't discussed at her public school. She's reading more fluently, and she's doing her math homework entirely on her own (first the first time).
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5  
My daughter has attended Havern for the last 8 years. She has made great strides and loves going to school, her teachers and the friends she had made. There is nothing like it in Colorado, as they provide a small group learning environment with integrated speech, occupational and social skills therapies. It is a great community and a wonderful environment for kids to learn, gain confidence and necessary life skills. I highly recommend checking it out if your child is struggling in their current school.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Top Ranked CO School
  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $32,500
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Littleton, CO is $17,761 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Littleton, CO is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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