Fort Collins Christian School Photo

Best Fort Collins Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 1,585 students in Fort Collins, CO (there are 50 public schools, serving 27,241 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Fort Collins, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Fort Collins, CO include Fort Collins Christian School, Saint Joseph Catholic School, and Heritage Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
42% of private schools in Fort Collins, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fort Collins Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fort Collins Christian School
Fort Collins Christian School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(13)
2040 Nancy Gray Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
Gr: K-7 | 27 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 2
Heritage Christian Academy
Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is located north of Mulberry and west of Timberline in North Fort Collins at 2506 Zurich Drive.
(Christian)
2506 Zurich Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint Joseph Catholic School
Saint Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
127 N Howes St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-1171
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Bright Horizons at West Fort Collins
Daycare / Preschool
3513 Richmond Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 229-0300
Gr: NS-K
Christ Fellowship Church Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3850 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-0682
Gr: NS | 31 students
Christian Core Academy
Christian Core Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
125 Crestridge St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Discovery Montessori
Montessori School
225 E Skyway Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
Gr: PK-K | 71 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Front Range Baptist Academy
Front Range Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5
Gk Gymplex
Daycare / Preschool
2026 Lowe Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-0306
Gr: NS-PK | 28 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
6427 Carmichael Street
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 482-1003
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
Grace Academy
(Christian)
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Hearts In Hand Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
2464 Marquette Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-1245
Gr: PK-K | 102 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Little Lambs Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4610 Hogan Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
Gr: PK | 36 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Little People's Landing
Daycare / Preschool
6606 Avondale Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Oakridge KinderCare
Oakridge KinderCare Photo - Oakridge KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4703 McMurry Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Gr: NS-PK | 178 students
Primrose School Of Fort Collins
Daycare / Preschool
2117 Bighorn Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 689-3811
Gr: NS-K | 49 students
River Song Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
309 Hickory Street Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Spring Creek School
Daycare / Preschool
1900 Remington St
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-4240
Gr: PK-K | 111 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
113 N Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
4800 Wheaton Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868
Gr: K-12 | 438 students
1100 Rocky Mountain Way
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 223-5437
Gr: NS-PK
4755 Royal Vista Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 223-0056
Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Fort Collins)
This State (CO)
# Schools
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,585 Students
72,909 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
151 Teachers
6,382 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
56%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,770
$14,827
Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$1,689
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
418 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
64 Students
6,134 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
1,932 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
743 Students
34,075 Students
% White Students
47%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
67 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
714 Students
26,521 Students
% of Others Students
45%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Fort Collins, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in Fort Collins, CO include Fort Collins Christian School, Saint Joseph Catholic School, and Heritage Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Fortllins?
19 private schools are located in Fortllins.
How diverse are private schools in Fortllins?
Fortllins private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Fortllins go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Fortllins are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fortllins?
42% of private schools in Fortllins are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Fortllins are often viewed compared to one another?

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