For the 2026 school year, there are 503 private schools serving 72,518 students in Colorado (there are 1,896 public schools, serving 864,893 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 $12,798 for elementary schools and $16,536 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Kent Denver School, Belleview Christian School, and Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
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
503 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
72,518 Students
5,699,718 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,335 Teachers
508,053 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1260
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,571
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,627
$1,136
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,243
$7,139
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$30.36 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
414 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,625 Students
265,081 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,080 Students
507,336 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1,925 Students
416,665 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
33,871 Students
2,933,287 Students
% White Students
48%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
65 Students
20,067 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
26,579 Students
1,472,129 Students
% of Others Students
38%
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, Belleview Christian School, and Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
How many private schools are located in Colorado?
There are 503 private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools cost in Colorado?
The average private school tuition in Colorado is $12,798 for elementary schools and $16,536 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: Mountain Valley Christian Academy vs. Grand County Christian Academy, Holy Trinity Academy vs. Grace Christian Center, Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Bal Swan Children's Center
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