Colorado Private High Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private high schools with special program emphasis serving 4,311 students in Colorado.
The average tuition cost is $19,805, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average tuition cost of $17,461.
50% of private high schools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).
The top ranked with special program emphasis private high schools in Colorado include International School of Denver, Arma Dei Academy, and Brightmont Academy - Broomfield.
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: 16
  • # Students Served: 4,311

Quick Facts (26-27)

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

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

Brightmont Academy - Broomfield Photo
Gr: 1-12
Specialized Curriculum
549 Flatiron Blvd, Suite C
Broomfield, CO 80021
(720) 961-5091
International School of Denver Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 684 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 32
Specialized Curriculum
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
(10)
Regis Jesuit High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 1,630 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
6380 S Lewiston Way
Aurora, CO 80016
(303) 269-8000
(1)
Arma Dei Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 602 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-4523
Denver Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
(7)
High Mountain Institute Photo
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
(17)
Tara Performing Arts High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
4180 19th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 440-4510
Map of University Of Denver High School
Gr: 10-12 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Specialized Curriculum
2306 E. Evans Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
(303) 871-2636
Map of Castle Rock Classical Academy
Gr: K-10 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
(7)
Map of Japanese School Of Denver
Gr: PK-9 | 123 students
Specialized Curriculum
Po Box 630044
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Map of Kishami Academy
Gr: 4-9 | 4 students
Specialized Curriculum
2011 E Platte Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(661) 236-6116
Liberty Classical Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
(2)
The Link School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Sports: 6
Specialized Curriculum
18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
Map of Rock Solid Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
200 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 797-1005

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 International School of Denver, Arma Dei Academy, 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 $19,805, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $17,461.
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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