For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 2,378 students in Colorado.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Colorado include Colorado Springs Christian Schools, St. Mary's Academy, and St. John's Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
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.
Top Ranked Colorado Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4855 Mallow Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Gr: K-12 | 882 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Gr: NS-12 | 678 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 1992, 1999, 2016 Tuition listed
7071 E Otero Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 770-0441
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 770-0441
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Avg. class size: 25 students Blue Ribbon year: 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Colorado?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Colorado include Colorado Springs Christian Schools, St. Mary's Academy, and St. John's Lutheran School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Colorado?
4 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Colorado.
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