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Best Colorado Private High Schools Offering Climbing (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private high schools offering climbing as an interscholastic sport serving 3,363 students in Colorado.
The top ranked private high schools in Colorado offering climbing include Denver Academy, Vail Mountain School, and Colorado Academy.
The average tuition cost is $39,110, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average tuition cost of $16,797.
18% of private high schools offering climbing in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11

Top Private High Schools Offering Climbing in Colorado (2026-27)

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Colorado Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,043 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 24
3800 S Pierce St
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 914-2513
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Denver Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 457 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 11
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
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Vail Mountain School
Gr: K-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
3000 Booth Falls Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
(7)
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Ascent Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
4330 Mark Dabling Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 302-3751
(3)
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Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 36
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
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Colorado Timberline Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
(1)
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Crested Butte Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
(1)
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High Mountain Institute
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
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Kent Denver School
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 19
4000 East Quincy Avenue
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 770-7660
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The Link School
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Sports: 6
Specialized Curriculum
18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
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Watershed School
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
5405 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
(8)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools offering climbing in Colorado?
The top ranked private high schools offering climbing in Colorado include Denver Academy, Vail Mountain School, and Colorado Academy.
How many private high schools offering climbing are located in Colorado?
11 private high schools offering climbing are located in Colorado.
How much do private high schools offering climbing cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $39,110, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $16,797.
How diverse are private high schools offering climbing in Colorado?
Colorado private high schools offering climbing are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools offering climbing are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
18% of private high schools offering climbing in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).
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Private Schools
3,363
Students
$39,110
Avg. Tuition
22%
Students of Color
8:1
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