For the 2023-24 school year, there are 53 private schools serving 5,181 students in Boulder County, CO (there are 86 public schools, serving 45,401 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Boulder County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The best top ranked private schools in Boulder County, CO include Dawson School, Boulder Country Day and St. Louis Catholic School & Early Learning Center.
The average tuition cost is $15,379, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $12,856.
Top Ranked Boulder County Private Schools (2023-24)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Grades: NS-5
| 139 students
Jarrow Montessori School
Montessori School
3900 Orange Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool![Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo - Mt. Zion Students Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo - Mt. Zion Students]()

Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1680 Balsam Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 935-6888
Boulder, CO 80304
(720) 935-6888
Grades: NS-PK
| 37 students
1317 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
350 Emery St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-8760
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-8760
Grades: PK-8
| 292 students
925 Grant Ave
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6220
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6220
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
3100 Ridge View Dr
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-4944
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-4944
Grades: NS-8
| 109 students
250 South Cherrywood Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6789
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6789
Grades: NS-6
| 173 students
Blue Mountain Montessori
Montessori School
201 S Briggs St
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 339-0117
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 339-0117
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Boulder Montessori School
Montessori School
3300 Redstone Road
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-5814
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-5814
Grades: NS-PK
| 105 students
6500 West Dry Creek Parkway
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-0130
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-0130
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
4072 19th Street
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 541-0671
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 541-0671
Grades: NS-K
| 68 students
Bright Horizons at Louisville
Daycare / Preschool
1818 Centennial Dr
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-5511
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-5511
Grades: NS-K
| students
Bright Horizons at West Longmont
Daycare / Preschool
1011 Dry Creek Dr
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 682-0102
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 682-0102
Grades: NS-K
| students
The Cottage School - Terry
Daycare / Preschool
1941 Terry St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-3780
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-3780
Grades: K
| 3 students
Crossroads School![Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2022-2023 Graduates Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2022-2023 Graduates]()

Alternative School (Christian)
833 15th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Grades: 6-12
| 33 students
Fairview Montessori School
Montessori School
1501 Jefferson Avenue
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 661-0343
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 661-0343
Grades: PK-K
| 61 students
2687 Northpark Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 928-9990
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 928-9990
Grades: PK-K
| 30 students
Friends School
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Grades: PK-8
| 161 students
Gateway Montessori School
Montessori School
1500 9th Ave
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3864
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-3864
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo - We are learning to care for our friends, our environment, our garden! The Goddard School Photo - We are learning to care for our friends, our environment, our garden!]()

Daycare / Preschool
380 Centennial Parkway
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 739-1938
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 739-1938
Grades: NS-K
| 117 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo The Goddard School Photo]()

Daycare / Preschool
3000 Village Vista Drive
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-5202
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-5202
Grades: NS-K
| students
Hillside School
Special Education School
7415 Lookout Rd
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 494-1468
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 494-1468
Grades: 1-10
| 47 students
Kindercare![Kindercare Photo - Longmont KinderCare Kindercare Photo - Longmont KinderCare]()

Daycare / Preschool
851 Crisman Dr
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-1008
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-1008
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR
Daycare / Preschool
3050 34th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 443-5595
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 443-5595
Grades: NS-PK
| students
1440 Collyer St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3254
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3254
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Louisville KinderCare![Louisville KinderCare Photo - Exterior of the building Louisville KinderCare Photo - Exterior of the building]()

Daycare / Preschool
107 McCaslin Blvd
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-9999
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-9999
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Louisville Montessori School
Montessori School
461 Tyler Ave
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-2002
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-2002
Grades: PK-K
| 88 students
6717 S. Boulder Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-2011
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-2011
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
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Boulder County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Blue Sky Kindergarten (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
3046 11th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-4965
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-4965
Grades: PK-K
| 34 students
Countryside Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
5524 Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 494-3100
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 494-3100
Grades: PK-K
| 42 students
Faith Baptist School (Closed 2022)
(Baptist)
833 15th Ave
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5677
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5677
Grades: 1-12
| 129 students
Lyons Community Montessori (Closed 2020)
Montessori School
419 Main St
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-9629
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-9629
Grades: NS
| 38 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Boulder County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Boulder County, CO include Dawson School, Boulder Country Day and St. Louis Catholic School & Early Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Boulder County, CO?
53 private schools are located in Boulder County, CO.
How much do private schools cost in Boulder County, CO?
The average tuition cost is $15,379, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $12,856.
How diverse are private schools in Boulder County, CO?
Boulder County, CO private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Boulder County, CO go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Boulder County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
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