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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private preschools with special program emphasis serving 3,900 students in Colorado.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private preschools in Colorado include Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School, International School of Denver, and Hope Center.
The average tuition cost is $12,533, which is lower than the Colorado private preschool average tuition cost of $12,965.
33% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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: 18
  • # Students Served: 3,900

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18
  • # Students Served: 3,900

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

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)
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)
Map of Hope Center
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Specialized Curriculum
3400 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-4801
(1)
Map of Junior Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
Specialized Curriculum
1311 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 632-7681
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)
Southeast Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
9650 Jordan Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5988
(1)
Map of Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 40 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
3920 Pierce St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 424-0402
Boulder Valley Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 1
Specialized Curriculum
6500 West Dry Creek Parkway
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 652-0130
(10)
Map of Colorado International School
Gr: PK-7 | 16 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6
Specialized Curriculum
7205 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
(1)
Map of Congregation B'inai Chaim
Gr: PK-8 | 60 students
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
4716 S Coors Ln
Morrison, CO 80465
(303) 697-2668
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 L'ecole De Denver
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
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)
Ricks Center for Gifted Children Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 74 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
2040 South York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 871-2982
(2)
Map of River Song Waldorf School
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students
Specialized Curriculum
309 Hickory Street Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
Map of Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado?
The top ranked private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado include Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School, International School of Denver, and Hope Center.
How many private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Colorado?
18 private preschools with special program emphasis are located in Colorado.
How much do private preschools with special program emphasis cost in Colorado?
The average tuition cost is $12,533, which is lower than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $12,965.
How diverse are private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado?
Colorado private preschools with special program emphasis are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
33% of private preschools with special program emphasis in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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