For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 special education private high schools serving 772 students in Colorado.
The top ranked special education private high school in Colorado is Denver Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Colorado Special Education Private High 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
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
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
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 high schools in Colorado?
The top ranked special education private high schools in Colorado is Denver Academy.
How many special education private high schools are located in Colorado?
10 special education private high schools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are special education private high schools in Colorado?
Colorado special education private high schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
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