80304 Colorado Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 819 students in 80304, CO (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,207 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in 80304, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 80304, CO include Jarrow Montessori School, Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool, and Tara Performing Arts High School.
The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
38% of private schools in 80304, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 819
  • Average Tuition: $17,529
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 16%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View 80304 Colorado School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 819
  • Average Tuition: $17,529
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 16%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View 80304 Colorado School Trends

Top Ranked 80304 Colorado Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Jarrow Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3900 Orange Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 37 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1680 Balsam Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 746-3734
Sacred Heart Of Jesus School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 178 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
1317 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
(14)
Shining Mountain Waldorf School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
(17)
Tara Performing Arts High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
Specialized Curriculum
4180 19th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten Photo
Gr: NS-K | 68 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
4072 19th Street
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 541-0671
(2)
Map of Make A Mess And Make Believe
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
1919 Yarmouth Ave
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-8909
Map of Patience Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Montessori School
3600 Hazelwood Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-5214
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80304, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Blue Sky Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
Daycare / Preschool
3046 11th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-4965

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 80304, CO?
The top ranked private schools in 80304, CO include Jarrow Montessori School, Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool, and Tara Performing Arts High School.
How many private schools are located in 80304?
8 private schools are located in 80304.
How diverse are private schools in 80304?
80304 private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 80304 go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in 80304 are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 80304?
38% of private schools in 80304 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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