Saint Joseph Catholic School Photo

Best Larimer County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 2,982 students in Larimer County, CO.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Larimer County, CO include HMS Richards Adventist School, Fort Collins Christian School, and Heritage Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
83% of private elementary schools in Larimer County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Larimer County 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
HMS Richards Adventist School
HMS Richards Adventist School Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
342 SW 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Resurrection Christian School
Resurrection Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
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
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Tuition 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
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.
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
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
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Larimer County, Colorado

Larimer County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
113 N Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623
Gr: PK-K | 52 students
4601 Sunview Dr
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-9424
Gr: NS | 95 students
4800 Wheaton Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868
Gr: K-12 | 438 students
3901 14th Street Sw Suite B
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 31 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 County (Larimer County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,982 Students
49,614 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
242 Teachers
4,859 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,645
$12,784
Average Summer Program Cost
$325
$935
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,625
$5,291
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
85%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$28.59 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.60
# American Indian Students
10 Students
338 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
1,241 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
213 Students
4,897 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
25 Students
1,520 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
1,880 Students
27,413 Students
% White Students
62%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
13 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
801 Students
12,566 Students
% of Others Students
27%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

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 HMS Richards Adventist School, Fort Collins Christian 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?
83% of private elementary schools in Larimerunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Larimerunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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