For the 2025 school year, there are 504 private schools serving 73,266 students in Colorado (there are 1,916 public schools, serving 867,675 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 $13,103 for elementary schools and $16,516 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Colorado Academy, Fountain Valley School of Colorado, and Kent Denver School.
The average acceptance rate is 83% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Colorado Private Schools by County (2025)
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# 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 Colorado Academy, Fountain Valley School of Colorado, and Kent Denver School.
How many private schools are located in Colorado?
There are 504 private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools cost in Colorado?
The average private school tuition in Colorado is $13,103 for elementary schools and $16,516 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: Primrose School Of Longmont vs. Boulder Valley Waldorf School, Primrose School At The Flatirons vs. The Goddard School, Holy Trinity Academy vs. Grace Christian Center
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