Arapahoe County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 3,971 students in Arapahoe County, CO.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 84%.
60% of private high schools in Arapahoe County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 3,971
  • Average Tuition: $25,482
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Arapahoe County, CO School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 3,971
  • Average Tuition: $25,482
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 23%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Arapahoe County, CO School Trends

Top Ranked Arapahoe County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Fusion Academy Denver - Greenwood Village Photo
Gr: 4-12
Alternative School
5340 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 N
Englewood, CO 80111
(877) 673-8893
Regis Jesuit High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
6380 S Lewiston Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 269-8000
(1)
Humanex Academy Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
2700 S Zuni Street
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
(2)
Crescent View Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 15
Islamic
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Kent Denver School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 19
4000 East Quincy Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 770-7660
St. Mary's Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
(6)
Map of Cedar Wood
Gr: K-12 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Christian
11430 East 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 361-6456
Map of The Joshua School
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Special Education School
2303 E Dartmouth Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 758-7171
Map of Woodside Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Baptist
8500 E Alameda Avenue
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 322-5730
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Arapahoe County, Colorado

Arapahoe County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of apprSt. Mark's Preschool And Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
111 Del Mar Circle
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-5089
Map of Aurora Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 146 students
Assembly of God
11001a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-2530
Map of Calvary Christian Academy
Gr: K-5 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Christian
18900 E Hampden Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 628-7200
Map of Excelsior Youth Center
Gr: PK | 149 students
All-girls | Alternative School
15001 E Oxford Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 693-1550
Guidepost Montessori at Aurora Photo
Gr: NS-K | 213 students
Montessori School
6150 S Tower Rd
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 644-8044
Map of Guidepost Montessori Of Aurora
Gr: K | 15 students
Montessori School
10472 E Easter Ave
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 693-6715
Mackintosh Academy Littleton Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
7018 S Prince St
Littleton, CO 80120
(303) 794-6222
(4)
Map of Meadowood Christian School
Gr: NS-8 | 87 students
Christian
16051 E Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-2277
Map of Montessori Children's House Of Colorado
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students
Montessori School
5760 E Otero Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 795-7085
Map of Montessori School Of Aurora
Gr: PK-K | 41 students
Montessori School
18585 E Smoky Hill Rd
Aurora, CO 80015
(303) 617-0611
Wood Adventist Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1159 S Moline St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-4483

Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

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# Students
3,971 Students
28,103 Students

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% Average Students of Color
32%
25%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
456 Teachers
3,049 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1274
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,482
$17,461

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Average % on Financial Aid
23%
34%

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Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,032
$9,788
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$41.4 million
$27.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.57

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# American Indian Students
6 Students
259 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
187 Students
879 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
169 Students
2,614 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%

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# Black Students
284 Students
1,068 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%

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# White Students
2,325 Students
17,497 Students
% White Students
56%
61%

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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
37 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1,145 Students
6,376 Students
% of Others Students
28%
22%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Arapahoe County, CO?
The top ranked private high schools in Arapahoe County, CO include Crescent View Academy, Kent Denver School, and St. Mary's Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Arapahoeunty?
9 private high schools are located in Arapahoeunty.
How diverse are private high schools in Arapahoeunty?
Arapahoeunty private high schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Arapahoeunty?
60% of private high schools in Arapahoeunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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