St. Mary's High School Photo - Mens' Athletics

Best Colorado Private High Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) serving 1,269 students in Colorado. You can also find more schools membership associations in Colorado.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Colorado include Arrupe Jesuit High School, Bishop Machebeuf High School, and Holy Family High School.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private high schools belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Colorado (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arrupe Jesuit High School
(Catholic)
4343 Utica St
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 455-7449
Gr: 9-12 | 427 students Tuition listed
Bishop Machebeuf High School
(Catholic)
(1)
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family High School
(Catholic)
5195 W 144th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 410-1411
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's High School
St. Mary's High School Photo - Mens' Athletics
(Catholic)
(4)
2501 E Yampa St
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 635-7540
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed

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