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Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 Valor Christian High School, St. Mary's Academy, and Colorado Springs Christian Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
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.

Top Ranked Colorado Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado Springs Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
4855 Mallow Rd
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
Lutheran High School
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
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
St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary's Academy Photo - St. Mary's Academy High School excels at preparing young women for leadership in a global society. Our goal is to empower our students through the development of analytical skills, confidence, and generosity to make a difference in the world around them.
(Catholic)
(6)
4545 South University Boulevard
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 & acceptance rate listed
Valor Christian High School
Valor Christian High School Photo - Library
(Christian)
3775 Grace Blvd
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 Valor Christian High School, St. Mary's Academy, and Colorado Springs Christian Schools.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Colorado?
4 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Colorado.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
100% of blue ribbon private high schools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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