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Best Golden Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 252 students in Golden, CO (there are 18 public schools, serving 8,232 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Golden, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Golden, CO is Canyon Point KinderCare.
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).

Top-Ranked Golden Private Schools (2026)

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

Overview

This Town (Golden)
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
252 Students
72,824 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
3 Teachers
6,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
84:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
25%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
418 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
1,931 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
25 Students
33,986 Students
% White Students
10%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
67 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
26,521 Students
% of Others Students
88%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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