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Best Colorado Blue Ribbon Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 blue ribbon private preschools serving 1,496 students in Colorado.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Colorado include St. Mary's Academy, St. John's Lutheran School, and St. Thomas More Parish School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(8)
700 S Franklin St
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
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 listed
St. Thomas More Parish School
(Catholic)
(5)
7071 E Otero Avenue
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 preschools in Colorado?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private preschools in Colorado include St. Mary's Academy, St. John's Lutheran School, and St. Thomas More Parish School.
How many blue ribbon private preschools are located in Colorado?
3 blue ribbon private preschools are located in Colorado.
What percentage of blue ribbon private preschools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
100% of blue ribbon private preschools in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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