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Best Colorado Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 32 private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) serving 10,214 students in Colorado. You can also find more schools membership associations in Colorado.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Kent Denver School, and Dawson School.
The average tuition cost is $26,917, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average tuition cost of $12,877.
13% of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 32

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) in Colorado (2026-27)

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Aspen Academy
Gr: NS-8 | 580 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 22
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
(9)
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Boulder Country Day
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
4820 Nautilus Ct N
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 527-4931
(13)
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Colorado Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,043 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 24
3800 S Pierce St
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 914-2513
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The Colorado Springs School
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
(1)
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Dawson School
Gr: K-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
10455 Dawson Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6679
(13)
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Denver Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
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Denver Jewish Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Jewish
2450 S Wabash St
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 369-0663
(2)
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Fountain Valley School of Colorado
Gr: 8-12 | 220 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 21
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
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Graland Country Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 40
55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
(7)
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Montessori Academy of Colorado
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
(16)
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Vail Mountain School Photo
Vail Mountain School
Gr: K-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
3000 Booth Falls Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
(7)
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Aspen Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
(1)
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Bixby School
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
(23)
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Map of Crested Butte Academy
Crested Butte Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
(1)
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Denver Waldorf School
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
(7)
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Escuela De Guadalupe
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
660 Julian St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 964-0816
(1)
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Map of Evergreen Country Day School
Evergreen Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
1036 El Rancho Rd. c/o Evergreen Country Day
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-3400
(7)
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Havern School
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 16
Special Education School
4000 South Wadsworth
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 986-4587
(4)
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Kent Denver School
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 19
4000 East Quincy Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 770-7660
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The Logan School for Creative Learning
Gr: K-8 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
1005 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-2444
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) in Colorado?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Kent Denver School, and Dawson School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) are located in Colorado?
32 private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) are located in Colorado.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $26,917, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $12,877.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) in Colorado?
Colorado private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
13% of private elementary schools belonging to Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
31
Private Schools
10,214
Students
$26,917
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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