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Fort Collins Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 85%.
75% of private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Fort Collins Christian School Photo
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 Photo
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 (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
-11.1% (-1 school) 10-yr
901
Students
-18.9% (-210 students) 10-yr
$8,693
Avg. Tuition
+53.3% (+$3,023) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-7.1% (-1 student) 10-yr
16%
Students of Color
+6.7% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-30.8% (-4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fort Collins)
This State (CO)
# Schools
8 Schools
266 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearFort Collins, CO Total Schools
20258
20248
20238
20228
20218
20208
20199
20188
20178
20168
20159
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# Students
901 Students
48,028 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025117190199
2024118180192
2023121185193
2022127192205
2021123189201
2020123179188
2019131182193
2018132192190
2017132196199
2016132194196
2015123164183
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% Students of Color
16%
24%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202515%24%33%
202416%25%32%
202312%25%32%
202214%24%32%
202115%24%31%
202015%24%31%
201912%23%31%
201812%22%30%
201716%27%31%
201616%28%31%
201515%29%31%
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0.48
0.59

Diversity Score Trends

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20250.500.600.64
20240.510.600.64
20230.480.610.63
20220.510.600.62
20210.500.600.62
20200.500.600.62
20190.550.600.61
20180.550.620.60
20170.500.610.59
20160.500.610.59
20150.520.580.58
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
324 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private Elementary School Students of American Indian Trends

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
36 Students
1,210 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20234%2%5%
20223%3%5%
20213%3%5%
20203%3%5%
20193%3%4%
20183%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
59 Students
4,634 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20256%10%9%
20246%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20225%11%8%
20216%11%9%
20206%10%9%
20194%10%8%
20184%10%8%
20173%9%8%
20163%9%8%
20153%10%8%
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# Black Students
11 Students
1,489 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20251%3%8%
20241%3%8%
20231%3%8%
20221%3%7%
20211%3%8%
20201%3%8%
20191%3%8%
20181%3%8%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%8%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
633 Students
27,089 Students
% White Students
70%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202568%57%55%
202467%58%55%
202368%56%55%
202266%56%57%
202167%56%57%
202067%57%58%
201959%57%59%
201859%53%59%
201765%54%61%
201665%53%61%
201562%60%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
38 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
154 Students
12,017 Students
% of Others Students
17%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202519%26%22%
202420%25%22%
202323%27%22%
202224%26%22%
202122%26%20%
202022%26%19%
201933%26%20%
201833%31%20%
201728%31%19%
201628%32%18%
201530%23%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
102 Teachers
4,780 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20259:110:111:1
202411:110:111:1
202311:111:111:1
202211:110:111:1
202110:111:111:1
202010:111:111:1
201911:111:111:1
201811:111:111:1
201713:112:111:1
201613:112:112:1
201513:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202569%55%54%
202477%55%54%
202375%55%53%
202275%55%53%
202175%55%53%
202075%54%53%
201975%54%52%
201875%54%52%
201766%51%51%
201675%47%51%
2015100%47%50%
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Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025131516
2024131515
2023121515
2022121515
2021121515
2020121515
2019121515
2018121515
2017121515
2016131515
2015141415
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202541212
202441211
202341310
202241310
202141210
202041210
201941210
201841210
201741010
20164109
2015499
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,693
$13,065

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
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
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Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$906

Summer Program Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$325$935$1,115
2024$325$1,014$1,094
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
85%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearFort Collins, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202580%84%81%
202480%89%85%
202380%89%85%
202280%88%85%
202180%88%86%
202090%87%86%
201990%88%85%
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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 Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado, 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 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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