For the 2025-26 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 92%, 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 (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 & acceptance rate 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 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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