Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado Photo

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 top-ranked private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO include Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado, Heritage Christian Academy, and Saint Joseph Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Fort Collins Private Elementary 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
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
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
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
River Song Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
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
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
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
932 Students
49,699 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
102 Teachers
4,868 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
55%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,693
$13,216
Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$935
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
338 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
1,246 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
4,901 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
11 Students
1,521 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
633 Students
27,502 Students
% White Students
67%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
40 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
185 Students
12,566 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
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 top-ranked private elementary schools in Fort Collins, CO include Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado, Heritage Christian Academy, 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?

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