For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 909 students in 80222, CO.
The top ranked private elementary schools in 80222, CO include Montessori School Of Denver, Denver Academy, and University Hills Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private elementary schools in 80222, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Pentecostal).
Top Ranked 80222 Colorado Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 457 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in 80222, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in 80222, CO include Montessori School Of Denver, Denver Academy, and University Hills Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in 80222?
4 private elementary schools are located in 80222.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in 80222?
50% of private elementary schools in 80222 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Pentecostal).
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