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Best Colorado Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 4,311 students in Colorado.

The with special program emphasis private high schools in Colorado include Regis Jesuit High School, Denver Waldorf School, and Brightmont Academy - Broomfield.

The average tuition cost is $18,845, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average tuition cost of $16,797.

50% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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 (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 16
# Students Served: 4,311

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 16
# Students Served: 4,311

Colorado Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis Trends

16

Private Schools

4,311

Students

$18,845

Avg. Tuition

14

Avg. Class Size

23%

Students of Color

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The private high schools with special program emphasis in Colorado include Regis Jesuit High School, Denver Waldorf School, and Brightmont Academy - Broomfield.

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

16 private high schools with special program emphasis are located in Colorado.

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

The average tuition cost is $18,845, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $16,797.

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

Colorado private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.

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

50% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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