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Best Arvada Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 3,474 students in Arvada, CO (there are 32 public schools, serving 16,990 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Arvada, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Arvada, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Arvada Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
4890 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 424-7310
Gr: K-8 | 870 students Avg. class size: 100 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6210 Ward Road
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 403-2712
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 student Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian High School
(Christian)
Administration Offices 12189 W 64th Ave
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 424-7310
Gr: K-12 | 873 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Shrine Of St. Anne Catholic School
Shrine Of St. Anne Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
7320 Grant Pl
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 422-1800
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Academy Early Childhood Education of Arvada
The Academy Early Childhood Education of Arvada Photo
Daycare / Preschool
6412 Fig Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 424-0246
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Arvada West KinderCare
Arvada West KinderCare Photo - Arvada Simms KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
6255 Simms St.
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 422-9232
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
14679 W. 87th Parkway
Arvada, CO 80005
(303) 423-1869
Gr: NS-K
Primrose School Of West Woods
Daycare / Preschool
16395 W 64th Ave
Arvada, CO 80007
(303) 431-5437
Gr: PK-K | 137 students
St. Joan Of Arc Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
12735 W 58th Ave
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 422-4949
Gr: PK-K | 147 students
West Woods KinderCare
West Woods KinderCare Photo - Prekindergarten Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
14449 West 63rd Place
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 432-9445
Gr: NS-PK | 27 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Arvada, Colorado

Arvada, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Childs Reflection Day Care (Closed)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6711 Grandview Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 274-0519
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Arvada SDA School (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7050 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 422-4114
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students

Overview

This Town (Arvada)
This State (CO)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,474 Students
72,824 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
232 Teachers
6,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
56%
Average Class Size
21 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$18,080
$14,541
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
44 Students
418 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
121 Students
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
315 Students
6,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
181 Students
1,931 Students
% Black Students
5%
3%
# White Students
2,439 Students
33,986 Students
% White Students
67%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
67 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
528 Students
26,521 Students
% of Others Students
15%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Arvada, CO?
How many private schools are located in Arvada?
10 private schools are located in Arvada.
How diverse are private schools in Arvada?
Arvada private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Arvada go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Arvada are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Arvada?
50% of private schools in Arvada are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Arvada are often viewed compared to one another?

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