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Erie Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Erie Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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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

3
Private Schools
258
Students
$6,650
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Erie)
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
499 Schools
# Students
258 Students
71,310 Students
% Students of Color
24%
25%
0.50
0.62
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,598 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
68 Students
33,525 Students
% White Students
26%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
170 Students
26,384 Students
% of Others Students
66%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
9 Teachers
6,325 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
57%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,650
$13,967
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$6,951
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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