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The Goddard School
Vista Ridge Academy Top 9 ยท Oldest Founding Date (CO)

Erie Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 258 students in Erie, CO, 3% of all K-12 students in Erie, CO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
33% of private schools in Erie, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Erie Private Schools (2026-27)

Vista Ridge Academy Photo
Vista Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
3100 Ridge View Dr
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-4944
(2)
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The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
3000 Village Vista Drive
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-5202
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Map of Primrose School Of Erie At Vista Ridge
Primrose School Of Erie At Vista Ridge
Gr: NS-K | 172 students
Daycare / Preschool
2998 Ridgeview Dr
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 665-3444
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Erie, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

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Blue Mountain Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori School
201 S Briggs St
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 339-0117
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Erie, CO Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-25.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
258
Students
+0.8% (+2 students) 10-yr
$6,650
Avg. Tuition
+30.4% (+$1,550) 8-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-31.8% (-7 students) 10-yr
24%
Students of Color
+20.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-23.1% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Erie)
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
501 Schools
# Students
258 Students
71,307 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025101160179
2024101153172
2023109155174
202272155185
202164153180
202064148171
2019108148175
2018108157172
201748158180
201669157178
201564138167
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% Students of Color
24%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202528%25%34%
202428%25%34%
202327%25%33%
202225%25%33%
202122%25%32%
202022%25%32%
201914%24%31%
201814%23%31%
201734%27%32%
201620%27%32%
201520%27%32%
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0.50
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20250.480.630.65
20240.480.630.65
20230.560.620.65
20220.610.620.64
20210.610.630.64
20200.610.630.64
20190.530.620.63
20180.530.620.63
20170.600.620.61
20160.600.620.61
20150.580.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20253%2%5%
20243%2%5%
20233%2%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20171%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20254%9%9%
20244%9%9%
20235%8%9%
20227%9%8%
20217%9%9%
20207%9%9%
20195%9%8%
20185%8%8%
20178%8%8%
20168%8%8%
20156%8%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20232%3%8%
20223%2%7%
20213%2%7%
20203%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%2%7%
20174%3%7%
20163%3%7%
20153%3%8%
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# White Students
68 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
26%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202524%48%52%
202424%48%52%
202332%48%52%
202250%47%54%
202150%47%54%
202050%47%54%
201932%48%56%
201832%45%56%
201752%46%58%
201647%46%58%
201541%50%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
170 Students
26,059 Students
% of Others Students
66%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202568%37%26%
202468%37%26%
202358%38%25%
202238%39%25%
202138%39%25%
202038%38%24%
201961%38%24%
201861%42%23%
201735%40%22%
201642%40%22%
201550%36%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
6,299 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20259:111:111:1
20249:112:111:1
202312:112:111:1
202211:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202011:112:112:1
201923:112:112:1
201823:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201612:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202525%56%55%
202425%57%54%
202360%57%54%
202260%56%54%
202160%56%54%
202060%56%54%
201960%57%53%
201860%57%53%
201760%53%53%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025151515
2024151515
2023151515
2022151515
2021141515
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
2017121515
2016221515
2015221515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,650
$14,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$6,650$14,827$15,012
2024$6,650$13,632$13,254
2023$6,150$12,981$12,626
2022$6,150$12,703$12,187
2021$5,700$12,363$11,800
2020$5,700$11,771$11,512
2019$5,700$11,296$11,293
2018$5,400$11,384$11,017
2017$5,100$10,593$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202525%29%34%
202425%28%34%
202325%28%34%
202225%28%33%
202135%28%33%
202035%29%32%
201935%29%31%
201835%29%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$6,463

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearErie, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$2,000$6,269$7,073
2024$2,000$5,056$6,930
2023$2,000$4,967$6,469
2022$2,000$4,768$6,289
2021$1,500$4,639$6,055
2020$1,500$4,407$5,921
2019$1,500$3,978$5,795
2018$1,500$3,894$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Erie, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Erie, CO is Vista Ridge Academy.
How many private schools are located in Erie?
3 private schools are located in Erie.
What percentage of students in Erie go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Erie are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Erie?
33% of private schools in Erie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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