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Best South Denver Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 1,154 students in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO.
The top ranked private elementary schools in South Denver include St. John's Lutheran School, Denver Waldorf School, and Most Precious Blood School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
60% of private elementary schools in South Denver are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked South Denver Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Denver Waldorf School
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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
Most Precious Blood School
(Catholic)
3959 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
Gr: K-8 | 315 students 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
Accelerated Schools
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(2)
2160 South Cook Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 758-2003
Gr: 5-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic School
(Catholic)
2256 S Logan St
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 722-7525
Gr: K-8 | 87 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver, CO include St. John's Lutheran School, Denver Waldorf School, and Most Precious Blood School.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver?
5 private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver.
How diverse are private elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver?
the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver private elementary schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver?
60% of private elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Denver, Denver are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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