For the 2025 school year, there are 59 private schools serving 10,402 students in Jefferson County, CO (there are 168 public schools, serving 83,228 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, CO include Colorado Academy, Bethlehem Lutheran School, and Shrine Of St. Anne Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $13,953, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,665.
Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3800 S Pierce St
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 914-2513
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 914-2513
Gr: PK-12 | 1,047 student Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition listed
6657 W Ottawa Ave Ste A17
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Gr: PK-12 | 492 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Abiding Hope Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
6337 S Robb Way
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 932-9160
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 932-9160
Gr: PK-K | 336 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aspen Park iMontessori![Aspen Park iMontessori Photo - Learning the Physics of Drone flying.]( "Aspen Park iMontessori Photo - Learning the Physics of Drone flying.")
Montessori School
25782 Vosler Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 668-1532
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 668-1532
Gr: NS-3 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Gr: NS-8 | 335 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canyon Point KinderCare![Canyon Point KinderCare Photo - Canyon Point KinderCare]( "Canyon Point KinderCare Photo - Canyon Point KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
107 N Rubey Dr
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 279-9171
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 279-9171
Gr: NS-PK | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
Denver Christian School![Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.]( "Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.")
(Calvinist)
3898 S. Teller St.
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Gr: K-12 | 687 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1036 El Rancho Rd. c/o Evergreen Country Day
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-3400
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-3400
Gr: NS-8 | 210 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4890 Carr Street
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 424-7310
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 424-7310
Gr: K-8 | 870 students Avg. class size: 100 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian Academy - Elementary School
(Christian)
6210 Ward Road
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 403-2712
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 403-2712
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 student Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian High School
(Christian)
Administration Offices 12189 W 64th Ave
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 424-7310
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 424-7310
Gr: K-12 | 873 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
6637 W Ottawa Ave
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students
Montessori School Of Evergreen
Montessori School
6979 Hwy 73
Evergreen, CO 80437
(303) 674-0093
Evergreen, CO 80437
(303) 674-0093
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 15 students
10530 W 20th Ave
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 233-2500
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 233-2500
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Shrine Of St. Anne Catholic School![Shrine Of St. Anne Catholic School Photo]( "Shrine Of St. Anne Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
7320 Grant Pl
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 422-1800
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 422-1800
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3920 Pierce St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 424-0402
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 424-0402
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Avg. class size: 40 students Tuition listed
4000 South Wadsworth Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 562-1900
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 562-1900
Gr: 2-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Willows Child Learning Centers
Daycare / Preschool
5301 S Lowell Blvd
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 794-3871
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 794-3871
Gr: NS-K | 90 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Academy Early Childhood Education of Arvada![The Academy Early Childhood Education of Arvada Photo]( "The Academy Early Childhood Education of Arvada Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6412 Fig Street
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 424-0246
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 424-0246
Gr: PK-K | 52 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Advantage Learning Center![Advantage Learning Center Photo - Toddler Room]( "Advantage Learning Center Photo - Toddler Room")
Daycare / Preschool
155 Van Gordon St
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-5482
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-5482
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Arvada West KinderCare![Arvada West KinderCare Photo - Arvada Simms KinderCare]( "Arvada West KinderCare Photo - Arvada Simms KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
6255 Simms St.
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 422-9232
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 422-9232
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Beth Eden Baptist School
(Baptist)
2600 Wadsworth Blvd
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 232-2313
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 232-2313
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Bethany Christian Academy
(Christian)
10555 W. 44th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-7127
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-7127
Gr: 1-8 Tuition listed
Bright Horizons Montessori At Interlocken
Montessori School
575 Eldorado Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-4411
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 466-4411
Gr: NS-1
Church Ranch KinderCare![Church Ranch KinderCare Photo - Church Ranch KinderCare]( "Church Ranch KinderCare Photo - Church Ranch KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
7395 Church Ranch Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 469-8503
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 469-8503
Gr: NS-PK
Clever Kids Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Po Box 25466 Denver Fed Center
Denver, CO 80225
(877) 624-4532
Denver, CO 80225
(877) 624-4532
Gr: NS | 101 students
Concordia Lutheran Preschool![Concordia Lutheran Preschool Photo]( "Concordia Lutheran Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
13371 W Alameda Pkwy
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 989-5260
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 989-5260
Gr: PK-K | 81 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Congregation B'inai Chaim
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
4716 S Coors Ln
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 697-2668
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 697-2668
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students
Cornerstone Montessori
Montessori School
15970 W 50th Ave
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 277-0245
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 277-0245
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Eagle Ridge KinderCare![Eagle Ridge KinderCare Photo - Eagle Ridge KinderCare]( "Eagle Ridge KinderCare Photo - Eagle Ridge KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
18601 Eagle Ridge Dr.
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 279-0814
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 279-0814
Gr: NS-PK
Evergreen Academy
(Christian)
27826 Alabraska Lane
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1721
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1721
Gr: K-8 | 80 students
Foothills Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6100 S Devinney Way
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-3162
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 972-3162
Gr: PK-K | 122 students
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A Childs Reflection Day Care (Closed)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6711 Grandview Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 274-0519
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 274-0519
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Arvada SDA School (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7050 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 422-4114
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 422-4114
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Children's Day Preschool (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7530 W 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-8852
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-8852
Gr: NS | 25 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Devereux Cleo Wallace Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
8405 Church Ranch Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-2281
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-2281
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
Forest Heights Lodge School (Closed 2021)
All-boys | Alternative School
4761 Forest Hill Rd
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-6681
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-6681
Gr: 5-9 | 11 students
Hope Christian Academy (Closed 2016)
(Christian)
11455 W. Belleview Ave.
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 979-6839
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 979-6839
Gr: K-11 | 30 students Tuition listed
Jefferson Hills - Lakewood (Closed 2019)
Special Education School
421 Zang Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 989-4357
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 989-4357
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
Westland Christian Academy (Closed 2004)
(Christian)
430 S Kipling St
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-5500
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, CO include Colorado Academy, Bethlehem Lutheran School, and Shrine Of St. Anne Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Jeffersonunty?
59 private schools are located in Jeffersonunty.
How much do private schools cost in Jeffersonunty?
The average tuition cost is $13,953, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,665.
How diverse are private schools in Jeffersonunty?
Jeffersonunty private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Jeffersonunty go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Jeffersonunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jeffersonunty?
Which private schools in Jeffersonunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Jeffersonunty include: Vertical Skills Academy vs. Alpine Valley School, West Woods KinderCare vs. Arvada West KinderCare, Canyon Point KinderCare vs. Eagle Ridge KinderCare
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