For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,069 students in 80222, CO (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,456 public students). 30% of all K-12 students in 80222, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 80222, CO include Denver Academy, Montessori School Of Denver, and University Hills Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 50%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
29% of private schools in 80222, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked 80222 Colorado Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denver Academy![Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts]()

Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Gr: 2-12 | 450 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 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
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Gr: NS-8 | 356 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University Hills Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4949 E Eastman Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-5363
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-5363
Gr: 1-8 | 38 students
Calvary Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
5900 E Yale Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Denver KinderCare![Denver KinderCare Photo - Denver KinderCare Denver KinderCare Photo - Denver KinderCare]()

Daycare / Preschool
2200 South Holly St.
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-8561
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-8561
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
4140 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-3551
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-3551
Gr: NS-K | 95 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 80222, CO?
The top ranked private schools in 80222, CO include Denver Academy, Montessori School Of Denver, and University Hills Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in 80222?
7 private schools are located in 80222.
How diverse are private schools in 80222?
80222 private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 80222 go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in 80222 are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 80222?
29% of private schools in 80222 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Pentecostal).
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