For the 2025-26 school year, there are 22 alternative private elementary schools serving 1,814 students in Colorado.
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Colorado include Colorado Heritage Education School System, Anastasis Academy, and Durango Early Learning Center.
The average tuition cost is $13,107, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,183.
Top Ranked Colorado Alternative Private Elementary 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: PK-5 | 113 students Avg. class size: 8 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
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
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: 5-12 | 49 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
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
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
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
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 elementary schools in Colorado?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Colorado include Colorado Heritage Education School System, Anastasis Academy, and Durango Early Learning Center.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Colorado?
22 alternative private elementary schools are located in Colorado.
How much do alternative private elementary schools cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $13,107, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,183.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Colorado?
Colorado alternative private elementary schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
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