For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 blue ribbon private high schools serving 3,748 students in Colorado.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Colorado include Colorado Springs Christian Schools, St. Mary's Academy, and Valor Christian High School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
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 High 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
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Blue Ribbon year: 1992 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
Valor Christian High School![Valor Christian High School Photo - Library Valor Christian High School Photo - Library]()

(Christian)
3775 Grace Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 student Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Colorado?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Colorado include Colorado Springs Christian Schools, St. Mary's Academy, and Valor Christian High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Colorado?
4 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Colorado.
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