Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,325
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Denver Christian School
About the School
- Founded in 1916, Denver Christian is a preschool through 12th-grade covenantal Christian school serving Christian families in Lakewood, Littleton, and the greater Denver area.
- For more than a century, we have integrated academic excellence with Christian faith, providing a whole-child education that prepares students to flourish in college, careers, and life.
- Denver Christian High School challenges students to think critically, explore their gifts, and pursue meaningful opportunities for learning and leadership.
- Our commitment to world-class learning encompasses six spheres of development: cognitive, creative, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual.
- In a community where students are seen, known, and loved, they develop the knowledge, character, and confidence to pursue their next steps with purpose, serve others, and live out their faith.
- Denver Christian High School is accredited by Christian Schools International (CSI) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,325
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Denver Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Grade 8 has 95 students the largest class, ahead of Grade 9 with 56.
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia / Learning Differences / Please call us... we may be able to help
Year Founded
1916
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Last Day of School
Fri. May 28, 2027
School Motto
Roll Thunder!
Student Body
Total Students
1,019 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
18 students
Average SAT score
1134
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Neat, clean and in good repair
Number of AP Courses
9 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculus BC
Computer Science PrinciplesEnvironmental Science
Human GeographyLanguage & Composition
StatisticsUS Government & Politics
US History
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,325
Tuition Notes
Tuition starting at $3,376 for PreK, up to $17,325 for High School. Rates % changes yearly.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 85%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Carrie Johnson
Admissions Associate
Lisa Deboer
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
22 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBook Club
Chess ClubCoding Club
Community Service ClubsDebate Club
Engineering ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
internshipsNational Honor Society
Piano ClubRobotics Club
Spritiual Emphasis Activities and Service ProjectsStudent Council
Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
Drama PerformanceDrumline
Jazz BandMusic (Band, Choirs) National and International Performance Trips
Thespian Society
School Notes
- MIssion: Our mission is to inspire and equip children of Christian parents to engage the world through Christ's transforming power and love.
- Vision:Our vision is to provide an accessible world-class, whole child, Christian education, that continually helps its students flourish every day in every way.
- WhoWe Are: Distinctly Christian;Steeped in God's Story; A Covenant School: Home, School, Church Partnership;A Whole Family Experience;Many Perspectives Held Together in Untiy.
- How We Form: Seen, Known, Loved by Muliptle Adults; Whole Child as Method to Becoming World Class; 14 Year Distinct, Connected Scaffolded Experience; Alumni Redemptively Engaging Tomorrow's World.
- Denver Christian continues to be a clear leader in the Denver-area market for private education value and excellence.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Denver Christian School cost?
Denver Christian School's tuition is approximately $17,325 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Denver Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Denver Christian School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 90%. Denver Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Colorado with low acceptance rates.
Does Denver Christian School offer a summer program?
Yes, Denver Christian School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Denver Christian School offer?
Denver Christian School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Denver Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for most sports offered.
What is Denver Christian School's ranking?
Denver Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Denver Christian School?
The application deadline for Denver Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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