Vista Ridge Academy Photo

Best Erie Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 258 students in Erie, CO (there are 10 public schools, serving 7,673 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Erie, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Erie, CO is Vista Ridge Academy.
33% of private schools in Erie, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Erie Private Schools (2026)

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

School
Location
Quick Facts
201 S Briggs St
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 339-0117
Gr: PK-K | 45 students

Overview

This Town (Erie)
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
258 Students
72,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
6,335 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
57%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,650
$14,571
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
$6,243

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
414 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,625 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
6,080 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
68 Students
33,871 Students
% White Students
26%
48%
# 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
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
66%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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