Best Fort Collins Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 932 students in Fort Collins, CO.

The private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO include Heritage Christian Academy, Fort Collins Christian School, and Saint Joseph Catholic School.

The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.

75% of private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is located north of Mulberry and west of Timberline in North Fort Collins at 2506 Zurich Drive.

Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado Photo

Top-Ranked Fort Collins Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Fort Collins Christian School

(Seventh Day Adventist)

Add to Compare

(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

(Christian)

Add to Compare

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

Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado

Add to Compare

(12)

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

(Catholic)

Add to Compare

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

Christian Core Academy

Alternative School (Christian)

Add to Compare

125 Crestridge St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565

Gr: PK-8 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Front Range Baptist Academy

(Baptist)

Add to Compare

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

Grace Academy

(Christian)

Add to Compare

320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210

Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed

River Song Waldorf School

Special Program Emphasis

Add to Compare

309 Hickory Street Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185

Gr: PK-6 | 77 students

[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Fort Collins, Colorado

Fort Collins, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Children's House Montessori School (Closed 2022)

Montessori School

113 N Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623

Gr: PK-K | 52 students

Heritage Christian School (Closed 2006)

(Christian)

4800 Wheaton Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868

Gr: K-12 | 438 students

Rocky Mountain KinderCare (Closed 2025)

Daycare / Preschool

1100 Rocky Mountain Way
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 223-5437

Gr: NS-PK

Westgate KinderCare (Closed 2025)

Daycare / Preschool

4755 Royal Vista Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 223-0056

Gr: NS-PK

Overview

This Town (Fort Collins)

This State (CO)

# Schools

8 Schools

View Data

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools
Year	Fort Collins, CO Total Schools
2025	8
2024	8
2023	8
2022	8
2021	8
2020	8
2019	9
2018	8
2017	8
2016	8
2015	9

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student Body:

# Students

932 Students

49,589 Students

View Data

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	117	190	199
2024	118	180	192
2023	121	185	193
2022	127	192	205
2021	123	189	201
2020	123	179	188
2019	131	182	193
2018	132	192	190
2017	132	196	199
2016	132	194	196
2015	123	164	183

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Students of Color

15%

24%

View Data

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	15%	24%	33%
2024	16%	25%	32%
2023	12%	25%	32%
2022	14%	24%	32%
2021	15%	24%	31%
2020	15%	24%	31%
2019	12%	23%	31%
2018	12%	22%	30%
2017	16%	27%	31%
2016	16%	28%	31%
2015	15%	29%	31%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

102 Teachers

4,845 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

10:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	9:1	10:1	11:1
2024	11:1	10:1	11:1
2023	11:1	11:1	11:1
2022	11:1	10:1	11:1
2021	10:1	11:1	11:1
2020	10:1	11:1	11:1
2019	11:1	11:1	11:1
2018	11:1	11:1	11:1
2017	13:1	12:1	11:1
2016	13:1	12:1	12:1
2015	13:1	11:1	12:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

69%

55%

View Data

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	69%	55%	54%
2024	77%	55%	54%
2023	75%	55%	53%
2022	75%	55%	53%
2021	75%	55%	53%
2020	75%	54%	53%
2019	75%	54%	52%
2018	75%	54%	52%
2017	66%	51%	51%
2016	75%	47%	51%
2015	100%	47%	50%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Class Size

13 students

15 students

View Data

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	13	15	16
2024	13	15	15
2023	12	15	15
2022	12	15	15
2021	12	15	15
2020	12	15	15
2019	12	15	15
2018	12	15	15
2017	12	15	15
2016	13	15	15
2015	14	14	15

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Number of AP Courses

4 courses

12 courses

View Data

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	4	12	12
2024	4	12	11
2023	4	13	10
2022	4	13	10
2021	4	12	10
2020	4	12	10
2019	4	12	10
2018	4	12	10
2017	4	10	10
2016	4	10	9
2015	4	9	9

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,693

$12,796

View Data

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	$8,693	$13,216	$14,043
2024	$9,310	$12,469	$12,357
2023	$8,238	$11,735	$11,693
2022	$8,238	$11,362	$11,199
2021	$8,238	$10,907	$10,824
2020	$8,238	$10,196	$10,496
2019	$7,285	$9,668	$10,300
2018	$5,670	$9,493	$10,056
2017	$5,670	$8,769	$9,712
2016	$5,670	$8,027	$9,307
2015	$5,670	$8,073	$8,903

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Summer Program Cost

$325

$935

View Data

Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	$325	$935	$1,115
2024	$325	$1,014	$1,094
2023	$250	$528	$1,136
2022	$250	$736	$1,075
2021	$250	$641	$1,028
2020	$250	$750	$1,130
2019	$250	$444	$1,199

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Average Acceptance Rate

80%

85%

View Data

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	80%	84%	81%
2024	80%	89%	85%
2023	80%	89%	85%
2022	80%	88%	85%
2021	80%	88%	86%
2020	90%	87%	86%
2019	90%	88%	85%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50

0.60

View Data

Diversity Score Trends
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	0.50	0.60	0.64
2024	0.51	0.60	0.64
2023	0.48	0.61	0.63
2022	0.51	0.60	0.62
2021	0.50	0.60	0.62
2020	0.50	0.60	0.62
2019	0.55	0.60	0.61
2018	0.55	0.62	0.60
2017	0.50	0.61	0.59
2016	0.50	0.61	0.59
2015	0.52	0.58	0.58

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# American Indian Students

6 Students

338 Students

% American Indian Students

View Data

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	1%	1%	1%
2024	1%	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Asian Students

36 Students

1,241 Students

% Asian Students

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	4%	3%	5%
2024	4%	3%	5%
2023	4%	2%	5%
2022	3%	3%	5%
2021	3%	3%	5%
2020	3%	3%	5%
2019	3%	3%	4%
2018	3%	2%	4%
2017	3%	2%	4%
2016	3%	2%	4%
2015	3%	3%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hispanic Students

59 Students

4,897 Students

% Hispanic Students

10%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	6%	10%	9%
2024	6%	10%	9%
2023	4%	10%	9%
2022	5%	11%	8%
2021	6%	11%	9%
2020	6%	10%	9%
2019	4%	10%	8%
2018	4%	10%	8%
2017	3%	9%	8%
2016	3%	9%	8%
2015	3%	10%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Black Students

11 Students

1,520 Students

% Black Students

View Data

Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	1%	3%	8%
2024	1%	3%	8%
2023	1%	3%	8%
2022	1%	3%	7%
2021	1%	3%	8%
2020	1%	3%	8%
2019	1%	3%	8%
2018	1%	3%	8%
2017	1%	3%	7%
2016	1%	3%	8%
2015	1%	3%	8%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# White Students

633 Students

27,413 Students

% White Students

67%

57%

View Data

White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	68%	57%	55%
2024	67%	58%	55%
2023	68%	56%	55%
2022	66%	56%	57%
2021	67%	56%	57%
2020	67%	57%	58%
2019	59%	57%	59%
2018	59%	53%	59%
2017	65%	54%	61%
2016	65%	53%	61%
2015	62%	60%	61%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

# Hawaiian Students

6 Students

40 Students

% Hawaiian Students

n/a

# Two or more races Students

n/a

% of Two or more races Students

n/a

# Others Students

185 Students

12,566 Students

% of Others Students

20%

26%

View Data

Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Fort Collins, CO Average	Colorado (CO) Average	National Average
2025	19%	26%	22%
2024	20%	25%	22%
2023	23%	27%	22%
2022	24%	26%	22%
2021	22%	26%	20%
2020	22%	26%	19%
2019	33%	26%	20%
2018	33%	31%	20%
2017	28%	31%	19%
2016	28%	32%	18%
2015	30%	23%	18%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full Town Data: Full Town Dataset XML | Full Town Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

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 elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO?

The private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO include Heritage Christian Academy, Fort Collins Christian School, and Saint Joseph Catholic School.

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 15% 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 Catholic).

Which private elementary schools in Fortllins are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Fortllins include: Grace Academy vs. Heritage Christian Academy, Christian Core Academy vs. Heritage Christian Academy, River Song Waldorf School vs. Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado

Recent Articles

January 30, 2026

How Global Economic Trends Shape Private School Affordability

Explore how global economic trends influence private school affordability and enrollment in 2026, with insights for families and educators.

January 29, 2026

Parent Engagement in Private Schools in 2026

Explore how parent engagement in private schools builds strong communities, support networks, and student success in 2026.

January 29, 2026

So Many Choices: Navigating Private School Selection in 2026

A 2026 parent guide to choosing the right private school, with updated admissions timelines, tuition trends, affordability strategies, and expert insights.