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Best 80026 Colorado Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 683 students in 80026, CO (there are 8 public schools, serving 5,424 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in 80026, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private school in 80026, CO is Dawson School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 80026 Colorado Private Schools (2026)

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Dawson School
Gr: K-12 | 477 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 7
10455 Dawson Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6679
(13)
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Adventure Montessori Learning Center
Gr: K-6 | 85 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
250 South Cherrywood Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6789
(7)
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Forest Park Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
2687 Northpark Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 928-9990
(2)
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Hope Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Montessori School
250 S. Cherrywood Dr.
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 255-8151
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Primrose School Of Lafayette
Gr: NS-K | 67 students
Daycare / Preschool
411 Homestead St
Lafayette, CO 80026
(770) 529-4100
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Wee Folk Forest Kindergarten
Gr: NS-PK | 12 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool
11272 Billings Avenue
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 383-4406
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 80026, CO?
The top ranked private schools in 80026, CO is Dawson School.
How many private schools are located in 80026?
6 private schools are located in 80026.
How diverse are private schools in 80026?
80026 private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 80026 go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in 80026 are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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