Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - The mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (ILCS) is to transform lives by loving, learning and living in Jesus. We reveal the love and grace of Jesus to our community by our radical hospitality, transformational learning and fearless living.

Best Colorado Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 4,162 students in Colorado.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Colorado include Regis Jesuit High School, International School of Denver, and Arma Dei Academy.
The average tuition cost is $18,210, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average tuition cost of $16,544.
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.

Top Ranked Colorado Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
International School of Denver
International School of Denver Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(9)
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Gr: PK-9 | 671 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 32 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brightmont Academy - Broomfield
Special Program Emphasis
549 Flatiron Blvd, Suite C
Broomfield, CO 80021
(720) 961-5091
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Arma Dei Academy
Arma Dei Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Gr: PK-9 | 414 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Denver Waldorf School
Denver Waldorf School Photo - The Denver Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
(6)
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
High Mountain Institute
High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester
Special Program Emphasis
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Regis Jesuit High School
Regis Jesuit High School Photo
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
(1)
6380 S Lewiston Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 269-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,682 student Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Photo - Movement
Special Program Emphasis
(17)
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tara Performing Arts High School
Tara Performing Arts High School Photo - Ninth grade: History through Art in New York
Special Program Emphasis
4180 19th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Castle Rock Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Gr: K-10 | 110 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - The mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (ILCS) is to transform lives by loving, learning and living in Jesus. We reveal the love and grace of Jesus to our community by our radical hospitality, transformational learning and fearless living.
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
Japanese School Of Denver
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 630044
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Gr: PK-9 | 123 students Tuition listed
Kishami Academy
Special Program Emphasis
2011 E Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(661) 236-6116
Gr: 4-9 | 4 students
Liberty Classical Academy
Liberty Classical Academy Photo - Liberty Classical Academy is a K-12 school in New Castle, Colorado that strives to nurture students with the love of God, the humility of Christ and the values of faith, family, and community.
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
(2)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Link School
The Link School Photo - The Link School's Lodge
Special Program Emphasis
18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Rock Solid Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
200 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 797-1005
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Tuition listed
University Of Denver High School
Special Program Emphasis
2306 E. Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
(303) 871-2636
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Colorado?
The top ranked private high schools with special program emphasis in Colorado include Regis Jesuit High School, International School of Denver, and Arma Dei Academy.
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 $18,210, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $16,544.
How diverse are private high schools with special program emphasis in Colorado?
Colorado private high schools with special program emphasis are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
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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