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Colorado Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 30 private schools with special program emphasis serving 6,235 students in Colorado.

The with special program emphasis private schools in Colorado include Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School, International School of Denver, and Brightmont Academy - Broomfield.

The average tuition cost is $17,863, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,959.

37% of private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 30
# Students Served: 6,235

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 30
# Students Served: 6,235

Colorado Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis Trends

30

Private Schools

6,235

Students

$17,863

Avg. Tuition

16

Avg. Class Size

25%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado?

The private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado include Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School, International School of Denver, and Brightmont Academy - Broomfield.

How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Colorado?

30 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Colorado.

How much do private schools with special program emphasis cost in Colorado?

The average tuition cost is $17,863, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,959.

How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado?

Colorado private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 25% minority students, which is same as the Colorado private school average of 25%.

What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Colorado?

37% of private schools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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