Weld County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,683 students in Weld County, CO (there are 114 public schools, serving 59,316 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 97%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
73% of private schools in Weld County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Weld County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 47 students
Seventh Day Adventist
612 23rd Ave
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 353-2770
Map of Colorado Heritage Education School System
Gr: K-12 | 260 students
Alternative School (Christian)
1300 9th St
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 346-0099
Dayspring Christian Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
3734 W 20th St
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-1151
(5)
St. Mary's Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 251 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2351 22nd Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 353-8100
Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-7 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3000 35th Ave
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-2485
(2)
Map of The Children's Workshop Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-4 | 190 students
Daycare / Preschool
6700 W 29th St Rd
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 330-2233
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Daycare / Preschool
1095 Olympia Avenue
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-3501
Map of Hopewell Baptist Academy
Gr: K-11 | 12 students
Baptist
1146 Kimbark St
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 651-1325
Map of Meadowlark Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 31 students
Montessori School
15161 Shadow Wood St
Brighton, CO 80603
(303) 655-0143
Map of Northern Colorado Christian Academy
Gr: K-11 | 60 students
Christian
1561 Benjamin Dr
Eaton, CO 80615
(970) 703-6222
Map of Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran School
Gr: PK-3 | 43 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
950 43rd Avenue
Greeley, CO 80634
(970) 353-6582
(1)
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Weld County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bright Horizons at East Longmont
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
919 Deerwood Drive
Longmont, CO 80504
(303) 772-1008

Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools dipped 1 in Weld County, falling from 12 in 2024 to 11 in 2025.
# Students
1,683 Students
71,281 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Students per private school up 39 in Weld County, rising from 114 in 2016 to 153 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
29%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
121 Teachers
6,325 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Student-teacher ratio down 2 in Weld County private schools, from 16:1 in 2018 to 14:1 in 2025.
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
57%
Average Class Size
18 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,625
$13,897
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.62

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
4 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
1,598 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Asian share now 2% in Weld County private schools, matching Colorado at 2% and remaining below the U.S. at 5% in 2025.
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
49 Students
1,896 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
740 Students
33,525 Students
% White Students
44%
48%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
662 Students
26,384 Students
% of Others Students
39%
38%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Other-race students down 10 points in Weld County private schools, from 49% in 2019 to 39% in 2025.
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Weld County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Weld County, CO include Trinity Lutheran School, St. Mary's Catholic School, and Dayspring Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Weldunty?
11 private schools are located in Weldunty.
How diverse are private schools in Weldunty?
Weldunty private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Weldunty go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Weldunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Weldunty?
73% of private schools in Weldunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Weldunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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