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Best Colorado Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 64 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 7,001 students in Colorado. You can also find more schools membership associations in Colorado.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Colorado include Early Connections Day Nursery, Ave Maria Catholic School, and Abiding Hope Preschool.
The average tuition cost is $13,822, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,790.
20% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 64

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 64

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Colorado (2026-27)

Ave Maria Catholic School Photo
Ave Maria Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 486 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
(9)
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Map of Abiding Hope Preschool
Abiding Hope Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 336 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
6337 S Robb Way
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 932-9160
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Map of All Souls Catholic School
All Souls Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students
Catholic
4951 S Pennsylvania St
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 789-2155
(2)
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Aspen Park iMontessori Photo
Aspen Park iMontessori
Gr: NS-3 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
25782 Vosler Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 668-1532
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Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
(3)
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Bixby School Photo
Bixby School
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Alternative School
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
(23)
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Map of Cross Of Christ Preschool & Kindergarten
Cross Of Christ Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
12099 Lowell Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-1574
(1)
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Early Connections Day Nursery Photo
Early Connections Day Nursery
Gr: NS-5 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
104 E Rio Grande Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 632-1754
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
Suite 100 3301 W. 144th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 469-4998
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Map of Hope Center
Hope Center
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Specialized Curriculum
3400 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4801
(1)
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Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ Photo
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ
Gr: NS-K | 95 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
4140 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-3551
(2)
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Littleton Knowledge Beginnings Photo
Littleton Knowledge Beginnings
Gr: NS-PK | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
6000 W. Grant Ranch Blvd.
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 730-2568
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Map of Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 143 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
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Map of Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center
Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 395 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
51 Grape St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-7258
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St. Therese Catholic School Photo
St. Therese Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1200 Kenton Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-7494
(2)
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Map of Willows Child Learning Centers
Willows Child Learning Centers
Gr: NS-K | 90 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
5301 S Lowell Blvd
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 794-3871
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Map of A Child's Touch
A Child's Touch
Gr: PK-K | 152 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
9141 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 286-8460
(12)
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Advantage Learning Center Photo
Advantage Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 92 students
Daycare / Preschool
155 Van Gordon St
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 914-5482
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Map of Auraria Early Learning Center
Auraria Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 115 students
Daycare / Preschool
950 9th Street
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 556-3188
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Map of Bethel Christian School
Bethel Christian School
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
1450 Airport Blvd
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-2541
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Colorado?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Colorado include Early Connections Day Nursery, Ave Maria Catholic School, and Abiding Hope Preschool.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Colorado?
64 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $13,822, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $14,790.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Colorado?
Colorado private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
20% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
64
Private Schools
7,001
Students
$13,822
Avg. Tuition
24%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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