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Best Colorado Catholic Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 55 catholic private schools serving 15,449 students in Colorado. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Colorado.

The catholic private schools in Colorado include St. Mary's Academy, Blessed Sacrament Parish School, and Mullen High School.

The average tuition cost is $8,519, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,790.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 55
# Students Served: 15,449

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 55
# Students Served: 15,449

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked catholic private schools in Colorado?

The catholic private schools in Colorado include St. Mary's Academy, Blessed Sacrament Parish School, and Mullen High School.

How many catholic private schools are located in Colorado?

55 catholic private schools are located in Colorado.

How much do catholic private schools cost in Colorado?

The average tuition cost is $8,519, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,790.

How diverse are catholic private schools in Colorado?

Colorado catholic private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.

Colorado Catholic Private School Trends

Private Schools

15,449

Students

$8,519

Avg. Tuition

35%

Students of Color

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

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