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Best Colorado Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 30 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 9,466 students in Colorado. You can also find more schools membership associations in Colorado.

The private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado include Colorado Academy, Kent Denver School, and Dawson School.

The average tuition cost is $26,454, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,110.

23% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Dawson School Photo - Dawson School sits on a beautiful 107-acre campus, serving families from Boulder, Longmont, Broomfield, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, and the surrounding area

Colorado Academy Photo - Every day on campus, CA's lives the mission to create curious, kind, courageous, and adventurous learners and leaders. Our dedicated teachers offer an innovative and rigorous curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences. We do it with innovation and creativity and by encouraging students to think outside the box. We want students to ask "why?" and "why not?".

St. Elizabeth's School Photo - 8th Grade Utah Trip

Temple Grandin School Photo - TGS Learning Community 2018

Aspen Country Day School Photo - Circling the pond are three arts centers: for drama, music, and studio arts. Children canoe at recess in the fall and spring, and ice skate on the pond in winter.

St. Anne's Episcopal School Photo - Another view of our campus highlighting the heart of our campus, the amphitheater.

Montessori School Of Denver Photo - Montessori School of Denver's Arts and Athletics Center

Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado Photo

Telluride Mountain School Photo - Telluride Mountain School is an innovative learning community where strong academics, enriching experiences, and meaningful relationships develop confident, curious students who passionately contribute to the world.

The Colorado Springs School Photo - CSS graduates are prepared to succeed in college and in life. The Class of 2023 earned $3.7 million in Merit Scholarships and Awards, with 100% matriculating to colleges throughout the nation and around the world.

Havern School Photo - We have occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists on staff. Therapies are integrated into our curriculum and additional support is available for students with greater needs.

Boulder Country Day Photo - BCD is a proudly independent institution serving students 2 years old - 8th grade. In partnership with our outstanding faculty and committed families, we uphold the highest standard for our educational experience. Through small class sizes and innovative engagement in a supportive environment, students at BCD learn to explore their strengths and apply them to the world.

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