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Fort Collins Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 901 students in Fort Collins, CO.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 89%.
75% of private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

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Top Ranked Fort Collins Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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Fort Collins Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
2040 Nancy Gray Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
(13)
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Heritage Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
2506 Zurich Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
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Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
(12)
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Saint Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
127 N Howes St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-1171
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Christian Core Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School (Christian)
125 Crestridge St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
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Front Range Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 150 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
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Grace Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Christian
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
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River Song Waldorf School
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Specialized Curriculum
309 Hickory Street Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
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Fort Collins, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

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Children's House Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
Montessori School
113 N Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623
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Heritage Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 438 students
Christian
4800 Wheaton Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868
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Rocky Mountain KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1100 Rocky Mountain Way
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 223-5437
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Westgate KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4755 Royal Vista Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 223-0056
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Fort Collins, CO Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
901
Students
$9,310
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fort Collins)
This State (CO)
# Schools
8 Schools
266 Schools
# Students
901 Students
48,333 Students
% Students of Color
16%
24%
0.48
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
352 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
1,208 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
4,655 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,492 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
633 Students
27,158 Students
% White Students
70%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
38 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
154 Students
12,398 Students
% of Others Students
17%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
102 Teachers
4,837 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
56%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
13 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,310
$14,856
Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$970
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
89%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO include Saint Joseph Catholic School, Heritage Christian Academy, and Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado.
How many private elementary schools are located in Fortllins?
8 private elementary schools are located in Fortllins.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Fortllins?
Fortllins private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Fortllins?
75% of private elementary schools in Fortllins are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Fortllins are often viewed compared to one another?

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