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

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 6,485 students in Colorado. You can also find more schools membership associations in Colorado.

The private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado include Colorado Academy, The Colorado Springs School, and St. Mary's Academy.

The average tuition cost is $24,101, which is higher than the Colorado private preschool average tuition cost of $12,813.

16% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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?".

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 Mcclelland School Photo - The McClelland School's 4th graders are completing hands on experiments with force and motion. This is one of the many hands-on experiments the students learn about during the school year. Our students are able to engage in hands on activities throughout the year that compliment what they are learning in the classroom.

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.

Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado Photo

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.

St. Mary's Academy Photo - St. Mary's Academy High School excels at preparing young women for leadership in a global society. Our goal is to empower our students through the development of analytical skills, confidence, and generosity to make a difference in the world around them.

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

Aspen Academy Photo - What happens when 7th and 8th graders are given a chance to own and operate small businesses on campus? Aspen Academy Middle schoolers learn how to operate, market and finance fully functioning businesses on campus as part of our one-of-a-kind LiFE (Leadership, Finance and Entrepreneurship) curriculum. Students learn to lifelong skills from financial acumen to collaboration.

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.

Graland Country Day School Photo - Graland makes learning fun! With hands-on activities that challenge students to innovate, collaborate, and persevere, Graland goes to great lengths to ensure learning is a joyful, curiosity-driven adventure.

Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair Photo

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