The average private elementary school acceptance rate in Colorado is 84% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Colorado is Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines, with an acceptance rate of 22%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 22%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 71%
Most Selective Private Elementary Schools in Colorado (2025-26)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: 1-12
858 W. Happy Canyon Rd. Ste. 170
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
4855 Mallow Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-3
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Grace Christian Center
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
1001 Obregon Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6133
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6133
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Shepherd Of The Hills Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
7691 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 798-0711
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 798-0711
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 26%
Grades: K-8
6717 S. Boulder Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-2011
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-2011
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
2410 N Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 632-5092
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 632-5092
Rank: #99.
Montessori School Of Denver![Montessori School Of Denver Photo - Montessori School of Denver's Cinco de Mayo Celebration. MSD Students celebrate with song, dance, and a cultural festival.]( "Montessori School Of Denver Photo - Montessori School of Denver's Cinco de Mayo Celebration. MSD Students celebrate with song, dance, and a cultural festival.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
1460 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Grades: NS-8
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
9941 Lone Tree Parkway
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-5
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Rank: #11 - 1611. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 2-8
4000 South Wadsworth Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 562-1900
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 562-1900
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Denver Christian School![Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.]( "Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.")
(Calvinist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
3898 S. Teller St.
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
620 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-6231
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-6231
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
6495 S Colorado Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Arma Dei Academy![Arma Dei Academy Photo]( "Arma Dei Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-9
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
333 Inveness South Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Crescent View Academy![Crescent View Academy Photo]( "Crescent View Academy Photo")
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Rank: #21 - 2621. - 26.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
5905 Flintridge Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-8610
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-8610
Rank: #2727.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-9
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Rank: #2828.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: NS-12
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Blessed Sacrament Parish School![Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-7
7205 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: K-8
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Rank: #29 - 3729. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 6-12
40 West Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Colorado average private elementary schools acceptance rate?
The Colorado average private elementary schools acceptance rate is 84% for 2025-26.
What are the most selective private elementary schools in Colorado?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Colorado include Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines, Colorado Springs Christian Schools and Durango Early Learning Center.
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