For the 2025-26 school year, there are 16 special education private elementary schools serving 1,181 students in Colorado.
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Colorado include Denver Academy and Vertical Skills Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Colorado Special Education Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Denver Academy![Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts]( "Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts")
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Gr: 2-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
2700 S Zuni Street
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
Englewood, CO 80110
(303) 783-0137
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Avg. class size: 5 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 South Wadsworth Boulevard
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 562-1900
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 562-1900
Gr: 2-8 | 26 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bal Swan Children's Center
Special Education School
1145 East 13th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-6308
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 466-6308
Gr: PK-1 | 190 students Avg. class size: 10 students
The Barred Academy![The Barred Academy Photo - Neurodivergent students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally at The Barred Academy!]( "The Barred Academy Photo - Neurodivergent students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally at The Barred Academy!")
Special Education School
818 W South Boulder Rd
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 551-0118
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 551-0118
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Griffith Centers For Children
Special Education School
17 Farragut Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2122
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 636-2122
Gr: 3-12 | 41 students
4000 South Wadsworth
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 986-4587
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 986-4587
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Hillside School
Special Education School
6620 Gunpark Rd
Longmont, CO 80301
(303) 494-1468
Longmont, CO 80301
(303) 494-1468
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 4 students Tuition listed
The Joshua School
Special Education School
2303 E Dartmouth Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 758-7171
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 758-7171
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Joshua School-boulder
Special Education School
7077 Harvest Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 974-7732
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 974-7732
Gr: 4-12 | 18 students
The Liberty School![The Liberty School Photo]( "The Liberty School Photo")
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Mount St. Vincents Home School
Special Education School
4159 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-7220
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-7220
Gr: 1-7 | 42 students
Sierra School Of Main Street
Special Education School
820 Main St
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-5662
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students
3131 Indian Road
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 554-7363
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tennyson Center For Children At Cch
Special Education School
2950 Tennyson St
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 433-2541
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 433-2541
Gr: 1-12 | 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education private elementary schools in Colorado?
The top ranked special education private elementary schools in Colorado include Denver Academy and Vertical Skills Academy.
How many special education private elementary schools are located in Colorado?
16 special education private elementary schools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are special education private elementary schools in Colorado?
Colorado special education private elementary schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
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