For the 2025 school year, there are 38 private schools serving 7,968 students in Douglas County, CO (there are 93 public schools, serving 62,527 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, CO include Valor Christian High School, Colorado Christian Academy, and Lutheran High School.
The average tuition cost is $13,132, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,665.
Top Ranked Douglas County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Gr: NS-8 | 486 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9941 Lone Tree Parkway
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Gr: K-12 | 181 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arma Dei Academy![Arma Dei Academy Photo]( "Arma Dei Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Gr: PK-9 | 414 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
858 W. Happy Canyon Rd. Ste. 170
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3900 Grace Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 791-5500
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 791-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
333 Inveness South Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Gr: NS-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Creme De La Creme Colorado
Daycare / Preschool
7550 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 662-9150
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 662-9150
Gr: PK-K | 229 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Little Blessings Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
11805 S Pine Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 204-4420
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 204-4420
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1733 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School at Lone Tree![Montessori School at Lone Tree Photo - Kindergarten children learn about artists. In this photo, they are painting in a style similar to Wassily Kandinsky.]( "Montessori School at Lone Tree Photo - Kindergarten children learn about artists. In this photo, they are painting in a style similar to Wassily Kandinsky.")
Montessori School
9396 Erminedale Dr.
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-8540
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-8540
Gr: PK-K | 105 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9650 Jordan Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5988
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5988
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Valor Christian High School![Valor Christian High School Photo - Library]( "Valor Christian High School Photo - Library")
(Christian)
3775 Grace Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 student Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4881 Cherokee Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 598-2722
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 598-2722
Gr: PK-9 Tuition listed
Castle Rock Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Gr: K-10 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8997 S Broadway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 791-0803
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 791-0803
Gr: PK-K | 175 students
Espree Child Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
5811 Gleneagles Village Pkwy
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 471-1110
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 471-1110
Gr: PK-K | 76 students
Faith Lutheran Church
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
303 N Ridge Road
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-3532
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-3532
Gr: NS-PK | 145 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4340 Woodlands Boulevard
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-9992
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-9992
Gr: NS-PK | 135 students Extracurrculars: 7
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 470-9899
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 470-9899
Gr: NS-K | 55 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Alternative School
11450 S. Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Gr: PK-K | 211 students
Guidepost Montessori at Parker
Montessori School
9985 S Twenty Mile Rd
Parker, CO 80134
(773) 938-6002
Parker, CO 80134
(773) 938-6002
Gr: NS-K
Highlands Ranch Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
405 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-7144
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-7144
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Japanese School Of Denver
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 630044
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Gr: PK-9 | 123 students Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Castle Rock
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15 So. Gilbert St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-9553
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-9553
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Park Meadows KinderCare![Park Meadows KinderCare Photo - Playground]( "Park Meadows KinderCare Photo - Playground")
Daycare / Preschool
8100 Park Meadows Dr.
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-4650
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-4650
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parker Landing Child Development Center![Parker Landing Child Development Center Photo]( "Parker Landing Child Development Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
16835 Northgate Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(215) 378-8488
Parker, CO 80134
(215) 378-8488
Gr: NS Avg. class size: 14 students
Parker Montessori
Montessori School
10750 Victorian Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 841-4325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 841-4325
Gr: K | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School At Highlands Ranch Business Park
Alternative School
9055 Ridgeline Blvd
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Gr: NS-K | 124 students
Primrose School At Shadow Canyon
Daycare / Preschool
4105 Siskin Ave
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 200-9388
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 200-9388
Gr: PK-K | 127 students
Primrose School Of Castle Rock
Daycare / Preschool
5885 New Abbey Ln
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 663-0333
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 663-0333
Gr: NS-K | 125 students
Primrose School Of Lone Tree
Daycare / Preschool
9200 Teddy Ln
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 663-0333
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 663-0333
Gr: NS-K | 47 students
Primrose School Of Parker
Daycare / Preschool
18692 Pony Express Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 898-2911
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 898-2911
Gr: K | 20 students
Redstone KinderCare![Redstone KinderCare Photo - Entry Way]( "Redstone KinderCare Photo - Entry Way")
Daycare / Preschool
9314 Commerce Center St.
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-0919
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-0919
Gr: NS-PK | 102 students
Renaissance Montessori Academy
Montessori School
16740 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-6119
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-6119
Gr: PK-3 | 68 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Douglas County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Castle Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
3760 Dacoro Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 663-7300
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 663-7300
Gr: NS-PK | 80 students
Stonegate I KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
16975 Village Center Dr E
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-7300
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-7300
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Woodlands Academy (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis
1057 N. Park Street
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-8582
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-8582
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Douglas County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, CO include Valor Christian High School, Colorado Christian Academy, and Lutheran High School.
How many private schools are located in Douglasunty?
38 private schools are located in Douglasunty.
How much do private schools cost in Douglasunty?
The average tuition cost is $13,132, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,665.
How diverse are private schools in Douglasunty?
Douglasunty private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Douglasunty go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Douglasunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglasunty?
Which private schools in Douglasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Douglasunty include: Primrose School At Highlands Ranch Business Park vs. The Goddard School, Primrose School Of Castle Rock vs. Montessori School Of Castle Rock, Lutheran High School vs. Valor Christian High School
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