For the 2025-26 school year, there are 35 alternative private schools serving 3,308 students in Colorado.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Durango Early Learning Center, and Anastasis Academy.
The average tuition cost is $15,263, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,732.
Top Ranked Colorado Alternative Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village![Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
5340 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 N
Englewood, CO 80111
(877) 673-8893
Englewood, CO 80111
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
6495 S Colorado Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Gr: NS-5 | 127 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Colorado Heritage Education School System
Alternative School (Christian)
1300 9th St
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 346-0099
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 346-0099
Gr: K-12 | 260 students Tuition listed
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friends School
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students Avg. class size: 16 students
Front Range Academy
Alternative School
1008 Depot Hill Road
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-0496
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-0496
Gr: 6-12 | 400 students
Primrose School Of Briargate
Alternative School
2380 Briar Ridge Pt
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 268-0664
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 268-0664
Gr: PK-K | 230 students
Transitional School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
14780 N 107th St
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-6841
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-6841
Gr: 6-11 | 9 students
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Gr: 4-12 | 49 students
Bright Horizons
Alternative School
2420 W 8th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 461-9802
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 461-9802
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Christian Core Academy![Christian Core Academy Photo]( "Christian Core Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
125 Crestridge St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Crossroads School![Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2022-2023 Graduates]( "Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2022-2023 Graduates")
Alternative School (Christian)
833 15th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Darren Patterson Christian Academy![Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.]( "Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.")
Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eagle Rock School & Pdc![Eagle Rock School & Pdc Photo - www.eaglerockschool.org]( "Eagle Rock School & Pdc Photo - www.eaglerockschool.org")
Alternative School
2750 Notaiah Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-0600
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-0600
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students
Einstein Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
1195 Newport St
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 449-1241
Denver, CO 80220
(720) 449-1241
Gr: 1-6 | 12 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Alternative School
11450 S. Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Gr: PK-K | 211 students
Harmony Hills Academy
Alternative School
12414 Us Highway 285
Conifer, CO 80433
(720) 933-3149
Conifer, CO 80433
(720) 933-3149
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
Heartland Academy Denver
Alternative School
3418 W 14th Ave
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 771-9489
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 771-9489
Gr: PK-7 | 17 students
Hope Academy Of The Denver Street School
All-girls | Alternative School
1380 Ammons St
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 860-1702
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 860-1702
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
Kingdom Bound Christian School
Alternative School (Baptist)
498 15th St
Burlington, CO 80807
(970) 554-0541
Burlington, CO 80807
(970) 554-0541
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
1428 Main St
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 271-6729
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 271-6729
Gr: PK | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School At Highlands Ranch Business Park
Alternative School
9055 Ridgeline Blvd
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Gr: NS-K | 124 students
Primrose School At Torrey Peaks
Alternative School
5483 W 118th Pl
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 246-4203
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 246-4203
Gr: NS-K | 145 students
Primrose School Of Longmont
Alternative School
1335 Dry Creek Dr
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 774-1919
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 774-1919
Gr: NS-K | 182 students
Primrose School Of Springs Ranch
Alternative School
3805 Tutt Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 442-1992
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
(719) 442-1992
Gr: NS-K | 6 students
Shiloh Home Inc.
Alternative School
6400 W Coal Mine Ave
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 932-9599
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 932-9599
Gr: 1-12 | 79 students
818 Oak St
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
5405 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Colorado?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Durango Early Learning Center, and Anastasis Academy.
How many alternative private schools are located in Colorado?
35 alternative private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do alternative private schools cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $15,263, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,732.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Colorado?
Colorado alternative private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
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