Castle Rock Christian Academy Photo - We have a 3-story indoor play area for the students. Castle Rock Christian Academy Preschool provides young children with a safe and loving environment to explore and grow spiritually, emotionally and cognitively. We prepare them for the next level at CRCA. Preschool hours are from 8am until Noon. Our curriculum is designed to provide active learning experiences in a Christian environment. In the classroom teachers follow thematic units and implement Learning without Tears, Zoo Phonics and Disciple Land. Preschoolers need to be 3 years old by October 1 and potty trained to qualify for Preschool. Students need to be 4 years old and potty trained for Pre-K.

Best Castle Rock Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 528 students in Castle Rock, CO (there are 23 public schools, serving 16,652 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Castle Rock, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Castle Rock, CO is Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Castle Rock, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Top-Ranked Castle Rock Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
858 W. Happy Canyon Rd. Ste. 170
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Castle Rock Christian Academy
Castle Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our teachers collectively have more than 120 years of experience. They teach using Christian publishers, updated resources and assessments to ensure student success. Our principal has more than 30 years experience in teaching and leading in public and private schools.
(Christian)
(1)
4881 Cherokee Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 598-2722
Gr: PK-9 Tuition listed
Castle Rock Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Gr: K-10 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Lutheran Church
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
303 N Ridge Road
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-3532
Gr: NS-PK | 145 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4340 Woodlands Boulevard
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-9992
Gr: NS-PK | 135 students Extracurrculars: 7
Montessori School Of Castle Rock
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15 So. Gilbert St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-9553
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of Castle Rock
Daycare / Preschool
5885 New Abbey Ln
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 663-0333
Gr: NS-K | 125 students
STEM Child Care
STEM Child Care Photo - Welcome to STEM Child Care!
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
4981 Metzler Way
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 927-7408
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Castle Rock, Colorado

Castle Rock, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Castle Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
3760 Dacoro Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 663-7300
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Woodlands Academy (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis
1057 N. Park Street
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-8582
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Castle Rock)
This State (CO)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
528 Students
71,420 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
51 Teachers
6,313 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
57%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
26 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,920
$14,696
Average Summer Program Cost
$900
$1,578
Average % on Financial Aid
10%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$130
$6,269
Average Acceptance Rate
79%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
1,605 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,908 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
68 Students
33,698 Students
% White Students
21%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
247 Students
26,089 Students
% of Others Students
74%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Castle Rock, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in Castle Rock, CO is Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines.
How many private schools are located in Castle Rock?
8 private schools are located in Castle Rock.
How diverse are private schools in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Castle Rock go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Castle Rock are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Castle Rock?
50% of private schools in Castle Rock are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Castle Rock are often viewed compared to one another?

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