For the 2025 school year, there are 16 alternative private preschools serving 1,983 students in Colorado.
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Durango Early Learning Center, and Bixby School.
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)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Grades: NS-5
| 127 students
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Grades: PK-12
| 336 students
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Grades: NS-3
| 71 students
Friends School
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Grades: PK-8
| 161 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
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
Bright Horizons
Alternative School
2420 W 8th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 461-9802
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 461-9802
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
Firefly Autism
Alternative School
2695 S Jersey St
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-1192
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-1192
Grades: PK
| 32 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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-7
| 17 students
1428 Main St
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 271-6729
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 271-6729
Grades: PK
| 80 students
Primrose School At Highlands Ranch Business Park
Alternative School
9055 Ridgeline Blvd
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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
Grades: 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 The Colorado Springs School, Durango Early Learning Center, and Bixby School.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Colorado?
16 alternative private preschools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Colorado?
Colorado alternative private preschools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
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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