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Summit County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 97 students in Summit County, CO (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,570 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Summit County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Summit County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Peak School Photo
The Peak School
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
40 West Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
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Map of Immanuel Discipleship School
Immanuel Discipleship School
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Christian
409 Main
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-6060
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
97 Students
71,281 Students
% Average Students of Color
32%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
6,325 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
57%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,160
$13,897
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,881
$6,951
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.62
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,598 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
76 Students
33,525 Students
% White Students
79%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
10 Students
26,384 Students
% of Others Students
10%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Summit County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Summit County, CO is The Peak School.
How many private schools are located in Summitunty?
2 private schools are located in Summitunty.
What percentage of students in Summitunty go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Summitunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Summitunty?
50% of private schools in Summitunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Summitunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Summitunty include: Immanuel Discipleship School vs. The Peak School, The Peak School vs. Immanuel Discipleship School

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