Preparing students to live fully for God. Explore Cherry Hills Christian School, a Preschool-Grade 8 private Christian school in Highlands Ranch, CO.
For four decades, CHC has partnered with families to nurture students in faith, knowledge, and community. We proudly serve students from Preschool through Grade 8, grounded in three core values:
A Christ-centered environment where faith is woven into every element of the educational experience.
Academic excellence aims to challenge and inspire students to reach their full potential.
A caring community that values and fosters a supportive atmosphere where students, families, and staff thrive together.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,632
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cherry Hills Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy, Dyslexia
Year Founded
1985
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 13, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. May 20, 2026
Campus Size
66
Student Body
Total Students
797 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,632
Tuition Notes
Tuition: 3 Day Kindergarten: $8,112
Tuition: Kindergarten Full Day: $13,632
Tuition: Grades 1-5 $13,632
Tuition: Grade 6-8 $16,092
New Student Tuition Grade 8 Only: $19,092
% on Financial Aid
15%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Stafie Parker
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
- Core Principles Cherry Hills Christian School is dedicated to nurturing students in aChrist-centeredenvironment where faith is woven into every element of the educational experience.
- CHC is committed to the pursuit ofeducational excellenceand offers rigorous academic, art and athletic programs designed to challenge and inspire students to reach their full potential.
- At the heart of Cherry Hills Christian School is acaring communitythat values each individual, fostering a supportive atmosphere of unity and belonging where students, families, and staff thrive together.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cherry Hills Christian School cost?
Cherry Hills Christian School's tuition is approximately $13,632 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Cherry Hills Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Cherry Hills Christian School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.
What sports does Cherry Hills Christian School offer?
Cherry Hills Christian School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Cherry Hills Christian School's ranking?
Cherry Hills Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Cherry Hills Christian School?
The application deadline for Cherry Hills Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/10/2018
Our kids can`t wait to go to school everyday because they love their teachers and friends so much! One of our daughters entered CHC behind in reading. Thankfully, she received the individualized attention she needed and is now a confident student reading at grade level. We are grateful for CHC and can`t imagine our girls going anywhere else!
5 6/23/2017
Our sons attended and graduated from Cherry Hills Christian Elementary and Middle School. We are FOREVER grateful for the foundation and skills that they learned. Our sons went on to high school with a firm foundation in Christ and an excellent work ethic. They were appropriately challenged academically and grew so much in knowledge and skills. They were both placed in high school honors classes and were able to graduate from college in less than 4 years! (Definitely paid back the tuition cost tenfold!) That was huge, however, the most important piece for our boys was the service HEART of the school. Our boys experienced serving in many local, national and international ministries. What a TREASURE to have those years in such a solid school! We cannot thank CHERRY HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL enough!
5 1/14/2017
Cherry Hills Christian School is excellent and my children absolutely love it! The teachers are outstanding and they truly integrate Biblical perspective into all aspects of learning. The academics are rigorous and the school culture is positive. Students have art, music, P.E., technology and library every week as well as a variety of after school activities to choose from. The school values missions and serving others which has had a tremendous impact on my children.
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