Boulder County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private high schools serving 1,028 students in Boulder County, CO.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 87%.
25% of private high schools in Boulder County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,028
  • Average Tuition: $28,592
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Boulder County, CO School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,028
  • Average Tuition: $28,592
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 30%
  • Average Class Size: 9 students
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Boulder County, CO School Trends

Top Ranked Boulder County Private High Schools (2026-27)

Dawson School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
10455 Dawson Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6679
(13)
Fusion Academy Boulder County Photo
Gr: 4-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
September School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 8
96 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-9933
(1)
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
(17)
Temple Grandin School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
(2)
Map of Transitional School
Gr: 6-11 | 9 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
14780 N 107th St
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-6841
Crossroads School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
833 15th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Map of Hillside School
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
6620 Gunpark Rd
Longmont, CO 80301
(303) 494-1468
Tara Performing Arts High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
4180 19th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 440-4510
Watershed School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
5405 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
(8)
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Boulder County Private High Schools (Closed)

Map of Blue Mountain Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori School
201 S Briggs St
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 339-0117
Map of Blue Sky Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
3046 11th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-4965
Map of Bright Horizons at Louisville
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1818 Centennial Dr
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-5511
Map of Bright Horizons at West Longmont
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1011 Dry Creek Dr
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 682-0102
Map of The Cottage School - Terry
Gr: K | 3 students
Montessori School
1941 Terry St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-3780
Map of Countryside Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Montessori School
5524 Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 494-3100
Map of Desiderata School
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
8979 Nelson Rd.
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 678-9335
Map of Faith Baptist School
Gr: 1-12 | 129 students
Baptist
833 15th Ave
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5677
Map of Lyons Community Montessori
Gr: NS | 38 students
Montessori School
419 Main St
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-9629
Map of Our Saviors Lutheran School
Gr: NS-1 | 11 students
Avg. class size: 3 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1219 W 17th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-1688

Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
12 Schools

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# Students
1,028 Students
28,103 Students

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% Average Students of Color
13%
25%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
190 Teachers
3,049 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
9:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
56%
Average Class Size
9 students
14 students

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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1385
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,592
$19,130

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Average Summer Program Cost
$975
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
34%

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Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,930
$9,788
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$27.31 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.57

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# American Indian Students
4 Students
259 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
54 Students
879 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
65 Students
2,614 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%

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# Black Students
24 Students
1,068 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%

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# White Students
1,030 Students
17,497 Students
% White Students
86%
61%

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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
37 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
15 Students
6,376 Students
% of Others Students
1%
22%

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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Boulder County, CO?
The top ranked private high schools in Boulder County, CO include Temple Grandin School, Fusion Academy Boulder County, and Dawson School.
How many private high schools are located in Boulderunty?
10 private high schools are located in Boulderunty.
How diverse are private high schools in Boulderunty?
Boulderunty private high schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Boulderunty?
25% of private high schools in Boulderunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Church of Christ).
Which private high schools in Boulderunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Boulderunty include: Transitional School vs. Dawson School, Transitional School vs. Crossroads School

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