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Best Boulder County Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private high schools serving 1,216 students in Boulder County, CO.
The top ranked private high schools in Boulder County, CO include Dawson School, September School, and Shining Mountain Waldorf School.
The average tuition cost is $22,049, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average tuition cost of $16,544.
31% of private high schools in Boulder County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top Ranked Boulder County Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dawson School
Dawson School Photo - Dawson School sits on a beautiful 107-acre campus, serving families from Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, and the surrounding area
(13)
10455 Dawson Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6679
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
September School
September School Photo - Winter Trip in Estes Park
(1)
96 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-9933
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Photo - Movement
Special Program Emphasis
(17)
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tara Performing Arts High School
Tara Performing Arts High School Photo - Ninth grade: History through Art in New York
Special Program Emphasis
4180 19th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Transitional School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
14780 N 107th St
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 776-6841
Gr: 6-11 | 9 students
Crossroads School
Crossroads School Photo - Crossroads 2022-2023 Graduates
Alternative School (Christian)
833 15th Ave.
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 709-9881
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Hillside School
Special Education School
6620 Gunpark Rd
Longmont, CO 80301
(303) 494-1468
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Longmont Christian School
Longmont Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
1440 Collyer St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-3254
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Temple Grandin School
Temple Grandin School Photo - TGS Trades Classroom
Special Education School
(2)
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Watershed School
Watershed School Photo
Alternative School
(8)
5405 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Boulder County, Colorado

Boulder County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3046 11th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-4965
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
1818 Centennial Dr
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-5511
Gr: NS-K Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1011 Dry Creek Dr
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 682-0102
Gr: NS-K
1941 Terry St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 651-3780
Gr: K | 3 students
5524 Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 494-3100
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Acceptance rate listed
8979 Nelson Rd.
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 678-9335
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
833 15th Ave
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5677
Gr: 1-12 | 129 students
419 Main St
Lyons, CO 80540
(303) 823-9629
Gr: NS | 38 students
Our Saviors Lutheran School (Closed 2012)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1219 W 17th Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-1688
Gr: NS-1 | 11 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition listed

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 Dawson School, September School, and Shining Mountain Waldorf School.
How many private high schools are located in Boulderunty?
11 private high schools are located in Boulderunty.
How much do private high schools cost in Boulderunty?
The average tuition cost is $22,049, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $16,544.
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 24%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Boulderunty?
31% of private high schools in Boulderunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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