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Top 20 Best Denver Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 106 private schools serving 18,591 students in Denver, CO (there are 324 public schools, serving 143,963 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Denver, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Denver, CO include Colorado Academy, Bethlehem Lutheran School and Blessed Sacrament Parish School.
The average tuition cost is $16,572, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,442.
52% of private schools in Denver, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Denver Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Colorado Academy
Colorado Academy Photo - Every day on campus, CA's lives the mission to create curious, kind, courageous, and adventurous learners and leaders. Our dedicated teachers offer an innovative and rigorous curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. We do it with innovation and creativity and by encouraging students to think outside the box. We want students to ask "why?" and "why not?".
3800 S Pierce St
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 914-2513
Grades: PK-12
| 1,034 students
Denver Academy
Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Grades: 2-12
| 450 students
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School Photo - Graland makes learning fun! With hands-on activities that challenge students to innovate, collaborate, and persevere, Graland goes to great lengths to ensure learning is a joyful, curiosity-driven adventure.
(3)
55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
Grades: NS-8
| 701 students
International School of Denver
International School of Denver Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(8)
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Montessori Academy of Colorado
Montessori Academy of Colorado Photo - MAC`s Elementary School offers an unparalleled opportunity for children to thrive by combining a progressive Montessori pedagogy, a dynamic experiential program, strong academics, social-emotional support, and a robust enrichment program. The MAC Elementary experience empowers students to reach their own personal potential and develop the confidence and capabilities to positively impact their world.
Montessori School
(14)
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Grades: NS-8
| 287 students
St. Elizabeth's School
St. Elizabeth's School Photo - Our Campus
(Episcopal)
1800 N. Pontiac Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-4209
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Arrupe Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
4343 Utica St
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 455-7449
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Augustine Classical Academy
Augustine Classical Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Grades: PK-12
| 252 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Grades: NS-8
| 335 students
Bishop Machebeuf High School
(Catholic)
(1)
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Blessed Sacrament Parish School
Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Grades: PK-8
| 241 students
Denver Christian School
Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.
(Calvinist)
3898 S. Teller St.
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Grades: K-12
| 687 students
Denver Jewish Day School
Denver Jewish Day School Photo - 10th graders in the Negev desert region of Israel on their annual six week Hebrew and Israel immersion experience.
(Jewish)
2450 S Wabash St
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 369-0663
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
Denver Waldorf School
Denver Waldorf School Photo - The Denver Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Grades: PK-12
| 377 students
Escuela De Guadalupe
Escuela De Guadalupe Photo - Escuela de Guadalupe
(Catholic)
(1)
660 Julian St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 964-8456
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
Flatiron's Academy
Flatiron's Academy Photo - Flatirons Academy
(3)
12000 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Grades: K-12
| 515 students
Flatirons Academy
(Christian)
12000 Zuni St
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
Grades: PK-12
| 399 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
620 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-6231
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Hillel Academy
(Jewish)
450 S Hudson St
Denver, CO 80246
(303) 333-1511
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ Photo - School-age children look forward to attending Iliff for the popular Summer Adventure Day Camp.
Daycare / Preschool
(2)
4140 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-3551
Grades: NS-K
| 95 students
The Logan School for Creative Learning
The Logan School for Creative Learning Photo - The Logan School sits on a 13-acre campus with 3 buildings.
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-2444
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Messiah Baptist School
(Baptist)
3241 W 44th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-6120
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Montessori School Of Denver
Montessori School Of Denver Photo - Montessori School of Denver's Cinco de Mayo Celebration. MSD Students celebrate with song, dance, and a cultural festival.
Montessori School
1460 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Grades: NS-8
| 356 students
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Grades: PK-K
| 143 students
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Most Precious Blood School
(Catholic)
3959 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
Grades: K-8
| 315 students
Mullen High School
Mullen High School Photo - Class of 2024 shows off their future college gear during Lasallian Heritage Week.
(Catholic)
(1)
3601 S Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 716-1764
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Notre Dame Parish School
(Catholic)
2165 South Zenobia Street
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
10530 W 20th Ave
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 233-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 257 students
Paddington Station
Paddington Station Photo - Every day at Paddington is colorful, messy and fun!
Daycare / Preschool
1301 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 333-9154
Grades: PK-K
| 440 students
Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
51 Grape St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-7258
Grades: PK-K
| 395 students
St. Anne's Episcopal School
St. Anne's Episcopal School Photo - St. Anne's sits on 7 acres in Denver, Colorado. In this photo is the heart of our campus, the amphitheater. Each Tuesday, we gather together as a preschool through grade eight community for assembly led by our eighth grade student leaders.
(Episcopal)
2701 S York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 756-9481
Grades: NS-8
| 434 students
4200 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-8035
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
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Denver, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
999 18th St N Terrace Ste 350
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-2743
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
8101 E Belleview Ave T-20
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 290-8843
Grades: NS-K
| 80 students
2949 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
4343 Utica Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-4023
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
910 Galapago St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-0637
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Little Friends Preschool & Cc (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Friends)
4595 Eliot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-7404
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
2350 Gaylord St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 355-9900
Grades: K-7
| 92 students
Northside Christian Daycare (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11550 Washington St
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 457-1433
Grades: K
| 5 students
2180 S. Madison Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-5102
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2014)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3400 W Nevada Pl
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-0422
Grades: 1-8
| 86 students
St. Francis De Sales Grade School (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
235 S Sherman St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 744-7211
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
430 S Kipling St
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Denver, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Denver, CO include Colorado Academy, Bethlehem Lutheran School and Blessed Sacrament Parish School.
How many private schools are located in Denver?
106 private schools are located in Denver.
How much do private schools cost in Denver?
The average tuition cost is $16,572, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,442.
How diverse are private schools in Denver?
Denver private schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Denver go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Denver are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Denver?
52% of private schools in Denver are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Denver are often viewed compared to one another?

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