Kent Denver School Photo

Top 3 Best Arapahoe County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 3,843 students in Arapahoe County, CO.
The top ranked private high schools in Arapahoe County, CO include Kent Denver School, Regis Jesuit High School, and St. Mary's Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
60% of private high schools in Arapahoe County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Arapahoe County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
Alternative School
5340 South Quebec Street, Suite 100 N
Englewood, CO 80111
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Humanex Academy
Humanex Academy Photo - Volunteering in the community
Special Education School
(2)
2700 S Zuni Street
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
Grades: 6-12
| 38 students
Crescent View Academy
Crescent View Academy Photo
(Islamic)
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Grades: PK-12
| 496 students
Kent Denver School
Kent Denver School Photo
4000 East Quincy Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 770-7660
Grades: 6-12
| 768 students
Regis Jesuit High School
Regis Jesuit High School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
6380 S Lewiston Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 269-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,682 students
St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary's Academy Photo - St. Mary's Academy High School excels at preparing young women for leadership in a global society. Our goal is to empower our students through the development of analytical skills, confidence, and generosity to make a difference in the world around them.
(Catholic)
(6)
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Grades: NS-12
| 678 students
Cedar Wood
(Christian)
11430 East 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 361-6456
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
The Joshua School
Special Education School
2303 E Dartmouth Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 758-7171
Grades: K-12
| 45 students
Woodside Baptist School
(Baptist)
8500 E Alameda Avenue
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 322-5730
Grades: PK-12
| 83 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Arapahoe County, Colorado

Arapahoe County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11001a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-2530
Grades: K-12
| 146 students
18900 E Hampden Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
Grades: K-5
| 181 students
Excelsior Youth Center (Closed 2010)
All-girls | Alternative School
15001 E Oxford Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 693-1550
Grades: PK
| 149 students
16051 E Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-2277
Grades: NS-8
| 87 students
5760 E Otero Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 795-7085
Grades: NS-PK
| 105 students
18585 E Smoky Hill Rd
Aurora, CO 80015
(303) 617-0611
Grades: PK-K
| 41 students
1159 S Moline St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-4483
Grades: NS-8
| 41 students

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 Kent Denver School, Regis Jesuit High 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 33% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
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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