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Golden Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 252 students in Golden, CO, 3% of all K-12 students in Golden, CO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
33% of private schools in Golden, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Golden Private Schools (2026-27)

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Canyon Point KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
107 N Rubey Dr
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 279-9171
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Cornerstone Montessori
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Montessori School
15970 W 50th Ave
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 277-0245
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Eagle Ridge KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
18601 Eagle Ridge Dr.
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 279-0814
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Golden, CO Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
252
Students
-22.5% (-73 students) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
-25.0% (-5 students) 10-yr
13%
Students of Color
-31.6% (-6.0 pp) 10-yr
84:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+236.0% (+59.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Golden)
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
501 Schools
# Students
252 Students
71,307 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025126160179
2024126153172
2023126155174
2022126155185
2021126153180
202088148171
201986148175
201886157172
201792158180
201692157178
201581138167
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% Students of Color
13%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202513%25%34%
202413%25%34%
202311%25%33%
202211%25%33%
202111%25%32%
202012%25%32%
201910%24%31%
201810%23%31%
201720%27%32%
201620%27%32%
201519%27%32%
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0.21
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20250.210.630.65
20240.210.630.65
20230.560.620.65
20220.170.620.64
20210.170.630.64
20200.250.630.64
20190.250.620.63
20180.250.620.63
20170.240.620.61
20160.240.620.61
20150.280.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20234%2%5%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20252%9%9%
20242%9%9%
20232%8%9%
20202%9%9%
20192%9%8%
20182%8%8%
20172%8%8%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,900 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
25 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
10%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202510%48%52%
202410%48%52%
202344%48%52%
202210%47%54%
202110%47%54%
202012%47%54%
201912%48%56%
201812%45%56%
201710%46%58%
201610%46%58%
201513%50%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
223 Students
26,059 Students
% of Others Students
88%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202588%37%26%
202488%37%26%
202350%38%25%
202290%39%25%
202190%39%25%
202086%38%24%
201986%38%24%
201886%42%23%
201787%40%22%
201687%40%22%
201584%36%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
3 Teachers
6,299 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
84:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202584:111:111:1
202484:112:111:1
202384:112:111:1
202284:112:111:1
202184:112:111:1
202053:112:112:1
201952:112:112:1
201852:112:112:1
201755:112:112:1
201655:112:112:1
201525:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025151515
2015201515
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Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearGolden, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202525%84%81%
201590%92%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Golden, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Golden, CO is Canyon Point KinderCare.
How many private schools are located in Golden?
3 private schools are located in Golden.
What percentage of students in Golden go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Golden are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Golden?
33% of private schools in Golden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Golden are often viewed compared to one another?

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