Aspen Academy
Aspen Academy in Greenwood Village, Colorado, is a nationalleader in innovative education.
Through internationally acclaimed academics and the nation`sfirst integrated Pre-K through 8th grade leadership andentrepreneurial development program, our students are empowered tolead purposeful and extraordinary lives.
Small classes are led by exceptional, award-winning faculty whoprovide a foundation of rich academics and a personalized approachto instruction.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 438 students
- Yearly Tuition: $18,480
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Aspen Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Differentiated Learning, Gifted and Talented
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
438 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Khakis, Polos, school colors)
(Khakis, Polos, school colors)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,480
Tuition Notes
Tuition for PreK - Grade 3: $18,480 + $400 (fees)
Tuition for Grade 4-8: $19,120 + $650 (fees)
% on Financial Aid
10%
Admissions Director
Kate Shaw
Admissions Associate
Julie Moreau
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
29 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Clown College, Cooking Class, DIY Club, EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Session, Girls on the Run, Junior Engineering, Knitting Club, Magic: The Gathering, Minecraft Club, Muralist Club, National Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Naturalist Club, Spanish Club, Student Civic Organization
Arts and Music Programs:
A Minors/A Majors, Dance Troupe, Improv Theatre Workshop, Kids Ukelele, Theatre Troupe
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Action Athletics, Basketball Basics, Boys Basketball, Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Young Warriors Yoga
Clown College, Cooking Class, DIY Club, EV3 Mindstorm Robotics Session, Girls on the Run, Junior Engineering, Knitting Club, Magic: The Gathering, Minecraft Club, Muralist Club, National Elementary Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Naturalist Club, Spanish Club, Student Civic Organization
Arts and Music Programs:
A Minors/A Majors, Dance Troupe, Improv Theatre Workshop, Kids Ukelele, Theatre Troupe
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Action Athletics, Basketball Basics, Boys Basketball, Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Girls Lacrosse, Girls Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Young Warriors Yoga
School Notes
- Aspen Academy is a national leader in innovative education.Through internationally acclaimed academics and the nation`s firstintegrated Pre-K through 8th grade leadership and entrepreneurialdevelopment program, our students are empowered to lead purposefuland extraordinary lives.
- Located in Greenwood Village, our 400 pre-k through 8th gradestudents exemplify our core values: be kind, do good, work hard andmake the world better. With a focus on next generation education,character and leadership development, and community strength andservice, our small classes are led by exceptional faculty who offera personalized approach to instruction. Since our inception, wehave remained steadfastly focused on developing passionate,lifelong learners who graduate from our school empowered to beconfident, curious and innovative.
- Founded in 2005 by three women who wanted to ensure studentswere not only academically sound, but ready for life, the school isone of the fastest-growing independent schools in the country andhas earned the prestigious "Top Scoring School" in 2016 byAdvancED, the largest educational accreditation organization in theUnited States. At Aspen Academy, teachers strive to provide awhole-child approach to the learning environment one that developseach child`s emotional, intellectual, social and physicalbeing.
- "The foundation that you built in our daughter`s education wasinvaluable. I know that parents often struggle to see the path thateach of us are creating for our children while they are in themiddle of it, but looking back, it`s pretty amazing. In addition toexcelling in academics, the leadership skills she gained from Aspenare beyond expectations. Thank you for being such a significantpart of our daughter`s education. You gave her the tools to shineas her true self now and into the future." - Parent of AspenAcademy Alum
Source: Verified school update
School Reviews
5 2/17/2013
As a staff member, I must applaud Aspen Academy for recognizing where curriculums should be. The global age of our economy means our students need to be prepared as leaders. The dedication to leadership development is what puts Aspen ahead of the competition.
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