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Colorado Alternative Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 alternative private schools serving 2,368 students in Colorado.

The alternative private schools in Colorado include Anastasis Academy, Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village, and Fusion Academy Boulder County.

The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.

28% of alternative private schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 32
# Students Served: 2,368

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 32
# Students Served: 2,368

Colorado Alternative Private School Trends

Private Schools

2,368

Students

$16,078

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

26%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Colorado?

The alternative private schools in Colorado include Anastasis Academy, Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village, and Fusion Academy Boulder County.

How many alternative private schools are located in Colorado?

32 alternative private schools are located in Colorado.

How diverse are alternative private schools in Colorado?

Colorado alternative private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.

What percentage of alternative private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?

28% of alternative private schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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