Colorado Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 7,350 students in Colorado. You can also find more schools membership associations in Colorado.
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Colorado Academy, and Aspen Academy.
The average tuition cost is $26,404, which is higher than the Colorado private preschool average tuition cost of $11,191.
14% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 22

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado (2026-27)

Aspen Academy Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 580 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 22
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
(9)
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)
Colorado Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,043 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 29
3800 S Pierce St
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 914-2513
The Colorado Springs School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 214 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
(1)
Denver Jewish Day School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 351 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 9
Jewish
2450 S Wabash St
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 369-0663
(2)
Graland Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 40
55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
(7)
International School of Denver Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 684 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 32
Specialized Curriculum
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
(10)
Aspen Country Day School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
(1)
Bixby School Photo
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)
Map of Evergreen Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
1036 El Rancho Rd. c/o Evergreen Country Day
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-3400
(7)
The Mcclelland School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
415 E Abriendo Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 543-5271
(1)
Montessori School Of Denver Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
1460 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
(1)
Map of Montessori School Of Evergreen
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students
Montessori School
6979 Hwy 73
Evergreen, CO 80437
(303) 674-0093
Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
(12)
St. Anne's Episcopal School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
2701 S York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 756-9481
(1)
St. Mary's Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
(6)
Stanley British Primary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
350 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 360-0803
(5)
Map of Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Alternative School
5465 Pennsylvania Ave
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-1999
Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Mayfair Photo
Gr: NS-K | 57 students
Montessori School
1467 Birch St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-8324
Map of Montessori School Of Evergreen
Gr: PK-3 | 73 students
Montessori School
29740 Tourtdale Scenic Dr
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-0093
Map of Primrose School Of Bear Creek
Gr: NS-K | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
3395 S Kipling Pkwy
Denver, CO 80227
(303) 716-7147
Telluride Mountain School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado?
The top ranked private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado include The Colorado Springs School, Colorado Academy, and Aspen Academy.
How many private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Colorado?
22 private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are located in Colorado.
How much do private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $26,404, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $11,191.
How diverse are private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado?
Colorado private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
14% of private preschools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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