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.

Best Arapahoe County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Regis Jesuit High School, 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 (2026)

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

Overview

This County (Arapahoe County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,019 Students
29,103 Students
% Average Students of Color
34%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
430 Teachers
3,052 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1254
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,019
$16,723
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,571
$8,504
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$38.8 million
$31.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
269 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
187 Students
914 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
169 Students
2,811 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
284 Students
1,099 Students
% Black Students
7%
4%
# White Students
2,325 Students
17,970 Students
% White Students
56%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
37 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,197 Students
6,384 Students
% of Others Students
29%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 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, Regis Jesuit High School, 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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