For the 2026 school year, there are 505 private schools serving 72,799 students in Colorado (there are 1,915 public schools, serving 867,572 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Colorado attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $12,796 for elementary schools and $16,491 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Kent Denver School, The Colorado Springs School, and Colorado Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
505 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
72,799 Students
5,709,608 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,359 Teachers
508,013 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1258
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,550
$14,889
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,689
$1,154
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,081
$7,118
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$30.83 million
$61.83 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
418 Students
30,180 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,638 Students
265,302 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,130 Students
507,894 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1,931 Students
417,176 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
33,986 Students
2,937,451 Students
% White Students
48%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
67 Students
22,254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
26,521 Students
1,473,886 Students
% of Others Students
37%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Colorado Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Colorado?
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Kent Denver School, The Colorado Springs School, and Colorado Academy.
How many private schools are located in Colorado?
There are 505 private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools cost in Colorado?
The average private school tuition in Colorado is $12,796 for elementary schools and $16,491 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Colorado?
Approximately 25% of students in Colorado private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Colorado go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Colorado attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
Which private schools in Colorado are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Colorado include: Holy Trinity Academy vs. Grace Christian Center, Primrose School Of Longmont vs. Boulder Valley Waldorf School, Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Bal Swan Children's Center
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