For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 private high schools serving 416 students in Boulder, CO.
The top ranked private high schools in Boulder, CO include Tara Performing Arts High School, September School, and Shining Mountain Waldorf School.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
17% of private high schools in Boulder, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
Top Ranked Boulder Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
96 Arapahoe Ave.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-9933
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 443-9933
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
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]( "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
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Joshua School-boulder
Special Education School
7077 Harvest Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 974-7732
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 974-7732
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5405 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Boulder, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blue Sky Kindergarten (Closed 2013)
Daycare / Preschool
3046 11th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-4965
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-4965
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Boulder, CO?
The top ranked private high schools in Boulder, CO include Tara Performing Arts High School, September School, and Shining Mountain Waldorf School.
How many private high schools are located in Boulder?
6 private high schools are located in Boulder.
How diverse are private high schools in Boulder?
Boulder private high schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Boulder?
17% of private high schools in Boulder are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).
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