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Best Denver Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 105 private schools serving 18,560 students in Denver, CO (there are 312 public schools, serving 144,303 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, Denver Academy, and Bethlehem Lutheran School.
The average tuition cost is $16,136, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,718.
52% of private schools in Denver, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Denver Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 1,047 student Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
Denver Academy
Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Gr: 2-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
International School of Denver
International School of Denver Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Gr: PK-9 | 671 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
(16)
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Gr: NS-8 | 287 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Elizabeth's School
St. Elizabeth's School Photo - Our Campus
(Episcopal)
1800 N. Pontiac Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-4209
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
Annunciation
(Catholic)
(2)
3536 Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Arrupe Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
4343 Utica St
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 455-7449
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Tuition listed
Augustine Classical Academy
Augustine Classical Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
480 South Kipling St.
Denver, CO 80226
(720) 446-6286
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Gr: NS-8 | 335 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Machebeuf High School
(Catholic)
(1)
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Parish School
Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran Ecc
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2695 S Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 765-1440
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ The King Roman Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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
Gr: K-12 | 687 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Denver Jewish Day School
Denver Jewish Day School Photo
(Jewish)
(2)
2450 S Wabash St
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 369-0663
Gr: PK-12 | 351 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Escuela De Guadalupe
Escuela De Guadalupe Photo - Escuela de Guadalupe is a private, dual-language, Catholic school of excellence for grades Preschool through 8th. We serve a diverse community of families from around the Denver metro area, with the goal of accepting all students who are committed to an excellent education, no matter their family's financial situation. We teach all classes in Spanish and English.
(Catholic)
(1)
660 Julian St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 964-0816
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Flatiron's Academy
Flatiron's Academy Photo - Flatirons Academy
(3)
12000 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Flatirons Academy
(Christian)
12000 Zuni St
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 284-1402
Gr: PK-12 | 399 students
Gethsemane Lutheran School
Gethsemane Lutheran School Photo - School Bell Choir
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(6)
10675 Washington Street
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 451-6908
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
620 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-6231
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillel Academy
(Jewish)
450 S Hudson St
Denver, CO 80246
(303) 333-1511
Gr: K-8 | 256 students
Hope Center
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
3400 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4801
Gr: PK-K | 98 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
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Love Christian Fellowship Education
(Christian)
4651 Tulsa Ct
Denver, CO 80239
(303) 576-8408
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Tuition listed
Messiah Baptist School
(Baptist)
3241 W 44th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-6120
Gr: 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
Gr: NS-8 | 356 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Gr: PK-K | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Gr: K-8 | 67 students Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate listed
Most Precious Blood School
(Catholic)
3959 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Tuition listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 860 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame Parish School
(Catholic)
2165 South Zenobia Street
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
10530 W 20th Ave
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 233-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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
Gr: PK-K | 440 students Tuition listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Denver, Colorado

Denver, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bright Horizons Montessori At Denver Place (Closed 2014)
Montessori School
999 18th St N Terrace Ste 350
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-2743
Gr: NS-K Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons Montessori At The Marina (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
8101 E Belleview Ave T-20
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 290-8843
Gr: NS-K | 80 students
Escuela Tlatelolco Centro De Estudios (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
2949 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students
Holy Family Grade School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
4343 Utica Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-4023
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Jefferson Hills - Lakewood (Closed 2019)
Special Education School
421 Zang Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 989-4357
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
La Academia At The Denver Inner City Parish (Closed 2018)
910 Galapago St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-0637
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Little Friends Preschool & Cc (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Friends)
4595 Eliot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-7404
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Loyola Grade School (Closed 2011)
(Catholic)
2350 Gaylord St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 355-9900
Gr: K-7 | 92 students
Northside Christian Daycare (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
11550 Washington St
Denver, CO 80233
(303) 457-1433
Gr: K | 5 students
Parzival Shield Waldorf Preschool Kindergarten (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
2180 S. Madison Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-5102
Gr: PK-K | 23 students Tuition listed
Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2014)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3400 W Nevada Pl
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-0422
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Tuition listed
Westland Christian Academy (Closed 2004)
(Christian)
430 S Kipling St
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-5500
Gr: 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, Denver Academy, and Bethlehem Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Denver?
105 private schools are located in Denver.
How much do private schools cost in Denver?
The average tuition cost is $16,136, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,718.
How diverse are private schools in Denver?
Denver private schools are approximately 33% 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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