Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Lutheran High School, and St. Mary's Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.

100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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.