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St. Mary's Academy Top 3 · Oldest Founding Date (CO)
Valor Christian High School Top 6 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (CO)
Lutheran High School Top 7 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (CO)

Colorado Blue Ribbon Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private schools serving 4,931 students in Colorado.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Colorado include Christ the King Catholic School, St. Mary's Academy, and Lutheran High School.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 4,931

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7
  • # Students Served: 4,931

Top Ranked Colorado Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Christ the King Catholic School
Christ the King Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 1994
Catholic
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
(3)
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Map of Colorado Springs Christian Schools
Colorado Springs Christian Schools
Gr: K-12 | 882 students
Sports: 11
Blue Ribbon year: 2010
Christian
4855 Mallow Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
(1)
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Lutheran High School Photo
Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,112 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 20
Blue Ribbon year: 1992
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
(3)
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Map of St. John's Lutheran School
St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Blue Ribbon year: 2004
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
(8)
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St. Mary's Academy Photo
St. Mary's Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Blue Ribbon year: 1992, 1999, 2016
Catholic
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
(6)
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Map of St. Thomas More Parish School
St. Thomas More Parish School
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Blue Ribbon year: 2006
Catholic
7071 E Otero Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 770-0441
(5)
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Valor Christian High School Photo
Valor Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 2
Blue Ribbon year: 2021
Christian
3775 Grace Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Colorado?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Colorado include Christ the King Catholic School, St. Mary's Academy, and Lutheran High School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Colorado?
7 blue ribbon private schools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Colorado?
Colorado blue ribbon private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of blue ribbon private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
100% of blue ribbon private schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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