80301 Colorado Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 589 students in 80301, CO (there are 2 public schools, serving 366 public students). 62% of all K-12 students in 80301, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private school in 80301, CO is Boulder Country Day.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 589
  • Average Tuition: $36,919
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View 80301 Colorado School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 589
  • Average Tuition: $36,919
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 21%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View 80301 Colorado School Trends

Top Ranked 80301 Colorado Private Schools (2026-27)

Boulder Country Day Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
4820 Nautilus Ct N
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 527-4931
(13)
Map of Hillside School
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Special Education School
6620 Gunpark Rd
Longmont, CO 80301
(303) 494-1468
Map of Joshua School-boulder
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
7077 Harvest Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 974-7732
Map of KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3050 34th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 443-5595
Map of Mapleton Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School
3121 29th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-4499
Mountain Shadows International Montessori Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
4154 63rd St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 530-5353
Temple Grandin School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
(2)
Watershed School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Alternative School
5405 Spine Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-7520
(8)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 80301, CO?
The top ranked private schools in 80301, CO is Boulder Country Day.
How many private schools are located in 80301?
8 private schools are located in 80301.
How diverse are private schools in 80301?
80301 private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 80301 go to private school?
62% of all K-12 students in 80301 are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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