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Colorado Special Education Private Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 special education private schools serving 1,210 students in Colorado.

Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.

Top schools: The special education private schools in Colorado include Denver Academy, Vertical Skills Academy, and Bal Swan Children's Center.

Share of the state: These schools make up 3% of the 499 private schools in Colorado and 2% of its 71,281 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 1,210

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 1,210

Colorado Special Education Private School Trends

Private Schools

1,210

Students

$32,626

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

17%

Students of Color

6:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Colorado?

The special education private schools in Colorado include Denver Academy, Vertical Skills Academy, and Bal Swan Children's Center.

How many special education private schools are located in Colorado?

17 special education private schools are located in Colorado.

How diverse are special education private schools in Colorado?

Colorado special education private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.

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