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Best Denver County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 74 private schools serving 13,725 students in Denver County, CO (there are 199 public schools, serving 88,864 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Denver County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Denver County, CO include Denver Academy, Blessed Sacrament Parish School, and Christ Lutheran Ecc.
The average tuition cost is $16,863, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,665.
51% of private schools in Denver County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Denver County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Denver Academy
Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Gr: 2-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate 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 | 252 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition 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 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) 964-8456
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 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
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
Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
51 Grape St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-7258
Gr: 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)
(1)
2701 S York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 756-9481
Gr: NS-8 | 434 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
4200 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-8035
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Sports: 4
St. James Catholic School
(Catholic)
1250 Newport St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 333-8275
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(7)
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
1345 W Dakota Ave
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 733-5806
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Tuition listed
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
(8)
1164 S Josephine St
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-3812
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Denver County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
999 18th St N Terrace Ste 350
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-2743
Gr: NS-K Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8101 E Belleview Ave T-20
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 290-8843
Gr: NS-K | 80 students
2949 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students
4343 Utica Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-4023
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
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
2350 Gaylord St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 355-9900
Gr: K-7 | 92 students
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Denver County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Denver County, CO include Denver Academy, Blessed Sacrament Parish School, and Christ Lutheran Ecc.
How many private schools are located in Denverunty?
74 private schools are located in Denverunty.
How much do private schools cost in Denverunty?
The average tuition cost is $16,863, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,665.
How diverse are private schools in Denverunty?
Denverunty private schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Denverunty go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Denverunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Denverunty?
51% of private schools in Denverunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in Denverunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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