Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jul. 31
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Colorado West Christian School
About the School
- Colorado West Christian School serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
- The student:teacher of Colorado West Christian School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jul. 31
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Colorado West Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Acceptance Rate
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 25%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jul. 31
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Brandy Auker
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: Cultivating Wholehearted Christian Servants
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Colorado West Christian School cost?
Colorado West Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What schools are Colorado West Christian School often compared to?
Colorado West Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Pope John Paul Ii Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Colorado West Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Colorado West Christian School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Colorado West Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Colorado with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Colorado West Christian School offer?
Colorado West Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Martial Arts, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Colorado West Christian School's ranking?
Colorado West Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition and Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Colorado West Christian School?
The application deadline for Colorado West Christian School is Jul. 31.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Colorado West Christian School vs. Pope John Paul Ii Academy
The nearest high school to Colorado West Christian School is Spring Creek Adventist School (5.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Pope John Paul Ii Academy (0.3 miles away)
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