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.

Best Arapahoe County Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 4,019 students in Arapahoe County, CO.
The top ranked private high schools in Arapahoe County, CO include Crescent View Academy, St. Mary's Academy, and Kent Denver School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
60% of private high schools in Arapahoe County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Arapahoe County Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 Tuition listed
Humanex Academy
Humanex Academy Photo - Volunteering in the community
Special Education School
(2)
2700 S Zuni Street
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crescent View Academy
Crescent View Academy Photo
(Islamic)
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Gr: PK-12 | 660 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kent Denver School
Kent Denver School Photo
4000 East Quincy Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 770-7660
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
Regis Jesuit High School
Regis Jesuit High School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
6380 S Lewiston Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 269-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,682 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-12 | 678 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Cedar Wood
(Christian)
11430 East 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 361-6456
Gr: K-12 | 23 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Joshua School
Special Education School
2303 E Dartmouth Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 758-7171
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Woodside Baptist School
(Baptist)
8500 E Alameda Avenue
Denver, CO 80247
(303) 322-5730
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Arapahoe County, Colorado

Arapahoe County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
apprSt. Mark's Preschool And Kindergarten (Closed 2018)
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
111 Del Mar Circle
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 366-5089
Gr: NS-PK | 62 students
11001a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 344-2530
Gr: K-12 | 146 students
18900 E Hampden Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
Gr: K-5 | 181 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Excelsior Youth Center (Closed 2010)
All-girls | Alternative School
15001 E Oxford Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 693-1550
Gr: PK | 149 students
6150 S Tower Rd
Aurora, CO 80016
(720) 644-8044
Gr: NS-K | 213 students Tuition listed
10472 E Easter Ave
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 693-6715
Gr: K | 15 students
16051 E Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-2277
Gr: NS-8 | 87 students Tuition listed
5760 E Otero Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 795-7085
Gr: NS-PK | 105 students
18585 E Smoky Hill Rd
Aurora, CO 80015
(303) 617-0611
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Tuition listed
1159 S Moline St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 755-4483
Gr: NS-8 | 41 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

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, St. Mary's Academy, and Kent Denver School.
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 34% 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 Catholic and Christian).

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