For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 alternative private preschools serving 1,633 students in Colorado.
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Colorado include Durango Early Learning Center, Friends School, and Primrose School Of Briargate.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
13% of alternative private preschools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Top-Ranked Colorado Alternative Private Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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Alternative School
11450 S. Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Gr: PK-K | 211 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private preschools in Colorado?
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Colorado include Durango Early Learning Center, Friends School, and Primrose School Of Briargate.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Colorado?
15 alternative private preschools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Colorado?
Colorado alternative private preschools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
13% of alternative private preschools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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