Front Range Christian School Photo - FRCS is a discipleship school. The goal is to grow the roots deeper for students to know who Christ is and who He created them to be. All students, grades K-12, participate in weekly chapel services.

Most Selective Private High Schools in Colorado

The average private high school acceptance rate in Colorado is 81% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Colorado is Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines, with an acceptance rate of 22%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 22% 98% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 77%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Colorado (2025)

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
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Colorado Springs Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
4855 Mallow Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Grace Christian Center
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
1001 Obregon Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6133
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Denver Academy
Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Tara Performing Arts High School
Tara Performing Arts High School Photo - Ninth grade: History through Art in New York
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 9-12
4180 19th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Elmwood Baptist Academy
Elmwood Baptist Academy Photo - A picture of the entire school.
(Baptist)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
High Mountain Institute
High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 11-12
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Ambleside Colorado
Ambleside Colorado Photo - Arduino Programming Project
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
9941 Lone Tree Parkway
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
The Colorado Springs School
The Colorado Springs School Photo - The Colorado Springs School is PreK-12 college-preparatory day and international school nestled in the heart of Broadmoor.
Alternative School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Photo - Movement
Special Program Emphasis
(17)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Valor Christian High School
Valor Christian High School Photo - Library
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
3775 Grace Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Rank: #1414.
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
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Arma Dei Academy
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
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Crescent View Academy
Crescent View Academy Photo
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Pikes Peak Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-12
5905 Flintridge Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-8610
Rank: #1818.
International School of Denver
International School of Denver Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-9
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Rank: #1919.
St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary's Academy Photo - St. Mary's Academy High School excels at preparing young women for leadership in a global society. Our goal is to empower our students through the development of analytical skills, confidence, and generosity to make a difference in the world around them.
(Catholic)
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: NS-12
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Belleview Christian School
Belleview Christian School Photo - As a college preparatory school, our standards at Belleview Christian School are high. Specials include Art, Music (Band, Choir, and Strings), Theatre, PE, Chapel, Spanish, Computer, and more depending upon the students grade level. We strive for, as one parent put it: "An education founded on God`s precepts, focused on God`s glory."
(Christian)
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Bishop Machebeuf High School
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Colorado Timberline Academy
Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Weekend Trip to Bisti Badlands in New Mexico
Alternative School
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Liberty Classical Academy
Liberty Classical Academy Photo - Liberty Classical Academy is a K-12 school in New Castle, Colorado that strives to nurture students with the love of God, the humility of Christ and the values of faith, family, and community.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Lutheran High School
Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School - Encouraging academic excellence, Nurturing growth in Christ.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Mark Becker
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
828 E. Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-5745
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Brightmont Academy - Broomfield
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 1-12
549 Flatiron Blvd, Suite C
Broomfield, CO 80021
(720) 961-5091
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Brighton Adventist Academy
Brighton Adventist Academy Photo - BAA Sports League: Sports included are soccer, basketball and flag football.
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-10
820 S 5th Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-1223
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Dayspring Christian Academy
Dayspring Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
3734 W 20th St
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 584-2594
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Denver Waldorf School
Denver Waldorf School Photo - The Denver Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Rank: #26 - 3026. - 30.
Humanex Academy
Special Education School
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: 6-12
2700 S Zuni Street
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Front Range Christian School
Front Range Christian School Photo - At Front Range Christian School all students are known and loved. The mission to partner with the Christian home and Church to train and equip students to impact the world for Christ!
(Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: PK-12
6657 W Ottawa Ave Ste A17
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Mullen High School
Mullen High School Photo - Class of 2024 shows off their future college gear during Lasallian Heritage Week.
(Catholic)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
3601 S Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 716-1764
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Castle Rock Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: K-10
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Resurrection Christian School
Resurrection Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 97%
Grades: PK-12
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Rank: #3535.
Campion Academy
Campion Academy Photo - Center campus
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: 9-12
300 42nd St SW
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colorado average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Colorado average private high schools acceptance rate is 81% for 2025.
What are the most selective private high schools in Colorado?
The top ranked private high schools in Colorado include Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines, Colorado Springs Christian Schools and Grace Christian Center.

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