Southeast Christian School Photo - Students leading all-school Chapel on Wednesday morning.

Best Parker Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 2,751 students in Parker, CO (there are 27 public schools, serving 19,686 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Parker, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Parker, CO include Lutheran High School, Ave Maria Catholic School, and Southeast Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
44% of private schools in Parker, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Parker Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ave Maria Catholic School
Ave Maria Catholic School Photo - Ave Maria Campus including field, school and gym
(Catholic)
(9)
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Gr: NS-8 | 486 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Blessings Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
11805 S Pine Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 204-4420
Gr: PK-K | 250 students
Lutheran High School
Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School - Encouraging academic excellence, Nurturing growth in Christ.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(3)
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,112 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southeast Christian School
Southeast Christian School Photo - Students leading all-school Chapel on Wednesday morning.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(1)
9650 Jordan Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5988
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Alternative School
11450 S. Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Gr: PK-K | 211 students
Parker Landing Child Development Center
Parker Landing Child Development Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
16835 Northgate Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(215) 378-8488
Gr: NS Avg. class size: 14 students
Parker Montessori
Montessori School
10750 Victorian Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 841-4325
Gr: K | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose School Of Parker
Daycare / Preschool
18692 Pony Express Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 898-2911
Gr: K | 20 students
Renaissance Montessori Academy
Montessori School
16740 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-6119
Gr: PK-3 | 68 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Parker, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
16975 Village Center Dr E
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-7300
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Parker)
This State (CO)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,751 Students
72,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
179 Teachers
6,335 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
37%
57%
Average Class Size
21 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
1260
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,934
$14,563
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$6,100
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
414 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
37 Students
1,625 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
6,080 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
17 Students
1,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
905 Students
33,871 Students
% White Students
33%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,714 Students
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
62%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Parker, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in Parker, CO include Lutheran High School, Ave Maria Catholic School, and Southeast Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Parker?
9 private schools are located in Parker.
How diverse are private schools in Parker?
Parker private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Parker go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Parker are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Parker?
44% of private schools in Parker are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

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