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Best Colorado Special Education Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 special education private schools serving 1,211 students in Colorado.

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

The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 1,211

Quick Facts (2026)

# Private Schools: 17
# Students Served: 1,211

Colorado Special Education Private School Trends

Private Schools

1,211

Students

$31,980

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 Vertical Skills Academy, Bal Swan Children's Center, and Denver Academy.

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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