Top 10 Best Douglas County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 40 private schools serving 7,578 students in Douglas County, CO (there are 92 public schools, serving 64,224 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 best top ranked private schools in Douglas County, CO include Ave Maria Catholic School, Mile High Academy and Colorado Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
40% of private schools in Douglas County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Douglas County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ave Maria Catholic School
Ave Maria Catholic School Photo - Ave Maria Campus including field, school and gym
(Catholic)
(9)
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Grades: NS-8
| 486 students
Arma Dei Academy
Arma Dei Academy Photo
(Christian)
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-4523
Grades: PK-10
| 329 students
Cherry Hills Christian
(Christian)
(3)
3900 Grace Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 791-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 731 students
Colorado Christian Academy
Colorado Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(10)
333 Inveness South Drive
Littleton, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Grades: NS-8
| 184 students
Creme De La Creme Colorado
Daycare / Preschool
7550 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 662-9150
Grades: PK-K
| 259 students
Little Blessings Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
11805 S Pine Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 204-4420
Grades: PK-K
| 389 students
Lutheran High School
Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School - Encouraging academic excellence, Nurturing growth in Christ.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Grades: 9-12
| 920 students
Mile High Academy
Mile High Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(3)
1733 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
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
9396 Erminedale Dr.
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-8540
Grades: NS-K
| 105 students
Southeast Christian School
Southeast Christian School Photo - Students leading all-school Chapel on Wednesday morning.
(Christian)
9650 Jordan Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5988
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Valor Christian High School
Valor Christian High School Photo - Library
(Christian)
3775 Grace Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
Allen Street KinderCare
Allen Street KinderCare Photo - Allen Street KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
4981 Metzler Way
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 733-1178
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines
Special Program Emphasis
858 W. Happy Canyon Rd. Ste. 170
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Grades: 1-12
| students
Castle Academy
Daycare / Preschool
3760 Dacoro Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 663-7300
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
Castle Rock Christian Academy
Castle Rock Christian Academy Photo - Our teachers collectively have more than 120 years of experience. They teach using Christian publishers, updated resources and assessments to ensure student success. Our principal has more than 30 years experience in teaching and leading in public and private schools.
(Christian)
(1)
4881 Cherokee Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 598-2722
Grades: PK-9
| students
Castle Rock Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Grades: K-10
| 110 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 175 students
Espree Child Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
5811 Gleneagles Village Pkwy
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 471-1110
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Faith Lutheran Church
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
303 N Ridge Road
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-3532
Grades: NS-PK
| 145 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
4340 Woodlands Boulevard
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-9992
Grades: NS-PK
| 135 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
11450 S. Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Grades: PK-K
| 211 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 470-9899
Grades: NS-K
| 55 students
Guidepost Montessori at Parker
Montessori School
9985 S Twenty Mile Rd
Parker, CO 80134
(773) 938-6002
Grades: NS-K
| students
Highlands Ranch Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
405 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-7144
Grades: PK-K
| 154 students
Japanese School Of Denver
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 630044
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Grades: PK-9
| 123 students
Montessori School Of Castle Rock
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15 So. Gilbert St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-9553
Grades: PK-K
| 13 students
Park Meadows KinderCare
Park Meadows KinderCare Photo - Playground
Daycare / Preschool
8100 Park Meadows Dr.
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-4650
Grades: NS-PK
| 48 students
Parker Landing Child Development Center
Parker Landing Child Development Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
16835 Northgate Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(215) 378-8488
Grades: NS
| students
Parker Montessori
Montessori School
10750 Victorian Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 841-4325
Grades: K
| 50 students
Primrose School At Highlands Ranch Business Park
Alternative School
9055 Ridgeline Blvd
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Grades: NS-K
| 124 students
Primrose School At Shadow Canyon
Daycare / Preschool
4105 Siskin Ave
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 200-9388
Grades: PK-K
| 139 students
Primrose School Of Castle Rock
Daycare / Preschool
5885 New Abbey Ln
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 663-0333
Grades: NS-K
| 125 students
Primrose School Of Lone Tree
Daycare / Preschool
9200 Teddy Ln
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 663-0333
Grades: NS-K
| 47 students
Primrose School Of Parker
Daycare / Preschool
18692 Pony Express Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-5300
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Redstone KinderCare
Redstone KinderCare Photo - Entry Way
Daycare / Preschool
9314 Commerce Center St.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(303) 346-0919
Grades: NS-PK
| 102 students
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Douglas County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Woodlands Academy (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis
1057 N. Park Street
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-8582
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Douglas County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, CO include Ave Maria Catholic School, Mile High Academy and Colorado Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Douglas County, CO?
40 private schools are located in Douglas County, CO.
How diverse are private schools in Douglas County, CO?
Douglas County, CO private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Douglas County, CO go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County, CO?
40% of private schools in Douglas County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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