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Best Aurora Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 1,729 students in Aurora, CO.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Aurora, CO include St. Pius X School, Our Lady Of Loreto School, and Crescent View Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
88% of private elementary schools in Aurora, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Aurora Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Our Lady Of Loreto School
(Catholic)
18000 E Arapahoe Rd
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 951-8334
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
St. Pius X School
(Catholic)
(1)
13680 E 14th Pl
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-6515
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Therese Catholic School
St. Therese Catholic School Photo - Our Motto
(Catholic)
(2)
1200 Kenton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-7494
Gr: K-8 | 148 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Balance Early Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
15151 E Wesley Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 751-4004
Gr: NS-5 Avg. class size: 10 students
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
Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Christ Our Redeemer Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(5)
17700 E Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 337-0025
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Peace With Christ Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
3290 S Tower Rd
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 766-7116
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Aurora, Colorado

Aurora, Colorado 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
2345 North Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
16051 E Dartmouth Ave
Aurora, CO 80013
(303) 690-2277
Gr: NS-8 | 87 students Tuition listed
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 elementary schools in Aurora, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Aurora, CO include St. Pius X School, Our Lady Of Loreto School, and Crescent View Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Aurora?
8 private elementary schools are located in Aurora.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Aurora?
Aurora private elementary schools are approximately 47% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Aurora?
88% of private elementary schools in Aurora are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Aurora include: St. Therese Catholic School vs. St. Pius X School, St. Pius X School vs. St. Therese Catholic School

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