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Colorado Religiously Affiliated Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 240 religiously affiliated private schools serving 45,369 students in Colorado (48% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $8,841, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,959.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Christian (30% of schools), Catholic (23% of schools) and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (11% of schools).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 240
  • # Students Served: 45,369

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 240
  • # Students Served: 45,369

Top Ranked Colorado Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
African Methodist Episcopal
1
140
7%
Assembly of God
2
250
86%
Baptist
16
950
26%
Calvinist
1
687
22%
Catholic
55
15,449
35%
Christian
71
16,220
18%
Church of Christ
3
408
37%
Episcopal
1
449
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Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
6
845
22%
Islamic
2
1,290
26%
Jewish
11
1,742
18%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
26
3,711
19%
Mennonite
3
122
3%
Methodist
3
412
5%
Other
6
637
30%
Other Lutheran
2
121
14%
Pentecostal
3
170
25%
Presbyterian
4
423
15%
Seventh Day Adventist
16
877
42%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
8
466
11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Colorado?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Colorado include Denver Jewish Day School, Ave Maria Catholic School, and Colorado Christian Academy.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Colorado?
240 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $8,841, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,959.

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