For the 2025 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 2,991 students in Larimer County, CO.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Larimer County, CO include Fort Collins Christian School, HMS Richards Adventist School, and Heritage Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Larimer County Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2040 Nancy Gray Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
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.]( "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
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
342 SW 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Gr: PK-12 | 1,622 student Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School![St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.]( "St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.")
(Catholic)
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Tuition listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
127 N Howes St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-1171
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-1171
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Christian Core Academy![Christian Core Academy Photo]( "Christian Core Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
125 Crestridge St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
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]( "Front Range Baptist Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
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
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - The mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (ILCS) is to transform lives by loving, learning and living in Jesus. We reveal the love and grace of Jesus to our community by our radical hospitality, transformational learning and fearless living.]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - The mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (ILCS) is to transform lives by loving, learning and living in Jesus. We reveal the love and grace of Jesus to our community by our radical hospitality, transformational learning and fearless living.")
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
River Song Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
309 Hickory Street Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Larimer County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Children's House Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
113 N Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
The Childrens Workshop (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Sunview Dr
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-9424
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-9424
Gr: NS | 95 students
Heritage Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
4800 Wheaton Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868
Gr: K-12 | 438 students
3901 14th Street Sw Suite B
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-6300
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
Rocky Mountain KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
1100 Rocky Mountain Way
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 223-5437
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 223-5437
Gr: NS-PK
Westgate KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
4755 Royal Vista Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 223-0056
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 223-0056
Gr: NS-PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Larimer County, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Larimer County, CO include Fort Collins Christian School, HMS Richards Adventist School, and Heritage Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Larimerunty?
12 private elementary schools are located in Larimerunty.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Larimerunty?
Larimerunty 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 Larimerunty?
Which private elementary schools in Larimerunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Larimerunty include: Grace Academy vs. Heritage Christian Academy, River Song Waldorf School vs. Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado, Christian Core Academy vs. Heritage Christian Academy
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