For the 2024 school year, there are 21 private schools serving 1,549 students in Fort Collins, CO (there are 51 public schools, serving 29,266 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 Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado, Fort Collins Christian School & Preschool and Cornerstone Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
Top Ranked Fort Collins Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2040 Nancy Gray Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
Grades: NS-8
| 28 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Grades: 4-12
| 6 students
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. Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is located north of Mulberry and west of Timberline in North Fort Collins at 2506 Zurich Drive.]()
![Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is located north of Mulberry and west of Timberline in North Fort Collins at 2506 Zurich Drive. Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is located north of Mulberry and west of Timberline in North Fort Collins at 2506 Zurich Drive.](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/30000/30645/Heritage-Christian-Academy-cp42t5mmtvwo0048880gcckgo-160x160c.jpg)
(Christian)
2506 Zurich Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Grades: NS-5
| 173 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
127 N Howes St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-1171
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-1171
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Bright Horizons at West Fort Collins
Daycare / Preschool
3513 Richmond Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 229-0300
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 229-0300
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Christ Fellowship Church Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3850 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-0682
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-0682
Grades: NS
| 31 students
Christian Core Academy![Christian Core Academy Photo Christian Core Academy Photo]()
![Christian Core Academy Photo Christian Core Academy Photo](https://images1.privateschoolreview.com/photo/51000/51131/Christian-Core-Academy-37ylv38diz40co8wosksc8w48-160x160c.jpg)
(Christian)
125 Crestridge St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
Discovery Montessori
Montessori School
225 E Skyway Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
Front Range Baptist Academy![Front Range Baptist Academy Photo Front Range Baptist Academy Photo]()
![Front Range Baptist Academy Photo Front Range Baptist Academy Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/4000/4982/Front-Range-Baptist-Academy-4y71o12p5hssogcco8co04oso-160x160c.jpg)
(Baptist)
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Gk Gymplex
Daycare / Preschool
2026 Lowe Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-0306
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-0306
Grades: NS-PK
| 28 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo The Goddard School Photo]()
![The Goddard School Photo The Goddard School Photo](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/47000/47919/The-Goddard-School-9zcwf1zx12osks0wgokgwkkw0-160x160c.jpg)
Daycare / Preschool
6427 Carmichael Street
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 482-1003
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 482-1003
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Little Lambs Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4610 Hogan Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Little People's Landing
Daycare / Preschool
6606 Avondale Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
Oakridge KinderCare![Oakridge KinderCare Photo - Oakridge KinderCare Oakridge KinderCare Photo - Oakridge KinderCare]()
![Oakridge KinderCare Photo - Oakridge KinderCare Oakridge KinderCare Photo - Oakridge KinderCare](https://images3.privateschoolreview.com/photo/31000/31025/Oakridge-KinderCare-9du4h7nm6eos44w8kg0wo0w8s-160x160c.jpg)
Daycare / Preschool
4703 McMurry Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Grades: NS-PK
| 178 students
Oakridge KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4703 McMurry Ave.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Grades: NS-PK
| 71 students
Primrose School Of Fort Collins
Daycare / Preschool
2117 Bighorn Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 689-3811
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 689-3811
Grades: NS-K
| 49 students
River Song Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
309 Hickory Street Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rocky Mountain KinderCare![Rocky Mountain KinderCare Photo - Rocky Mountain KinderCare Rocky Mountain KinderCare Photo - Rocky Mountain KinderCare]()
![Rocky Mountain KinderCare Photo - Rocky Mountain KinderCare Rocky Mountain KinderCare Photo - Rocky Mountain KinderCare](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/37000/37054/Rocky-Mountain-KinderCare-8z2z7qy0regw48okckcs0ccc8-160x160c.jpg)
Daycare / Preschool
1100 Rocky Mountain Way
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 223-5437
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 223-5437
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Spring Creek School
Daycare / Preschool
1900 Remington St
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-4240
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-4240
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students
Westgate KinderCare![Westgate KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom Westgate KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]()
![Westgate KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom Westgate KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom](https://images2.privateschoolreview.com/photo/37000/37460/Westgate-KinderCare-dox5rj3pvrk840ow0g0ksg8ws-160x160c.jpg)
Daycare / Preschool
4755 Royal Vista Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 223-0056
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 223-0056
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Fort Collins, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
cHearts In Hand Child Development Center (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
2464 Marquette Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-1245
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-1245
Grades: PK-K
| 78 students
Children's House Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
113 N Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Heritage Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
4800 Wheaton Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868
Grades: K-12
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Fort Collins, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Fort Collins, CO include Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado, Fort Collins Christian School & Preschool and Cornerstone Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Fort Collins, CO?
21 private schools are located in Fort Collins, CO.
How diverse are private schools in Fort Collins, CO?
Fort Collins, CO private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Fort Collins, CO go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Fort Collins, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
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