Ricks Center for Gifted Children Photo - Ricks Center students visit the DU Engineering Lab

Best University Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 657 students in the neighborhood of University, Denver, CO.
The top-ranked private schools in University include Christ Lutheran Ecc and St. Anne's Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
67% of private schools in University are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked University Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Ricks Center for Gifted Children Photo - Ricks Center students visit the DU Engineering Lab
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2040 South York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 871-2982
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of University, Denver, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of University, Denver, CO include Christ Lutheran Ecc and St. Anne's Episcopal School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of University, Denver?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of University, Denver.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of University, Denver?
67% of private schools in the neighborhood of University, Denver are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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