Oldest Private Preschools in Colorado

The average private preschool in Colorado was founded around 1983 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Colorado is St. Mary's Academy, founded in 1864.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # CO Schools Ranked: 238
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1864–1922
  • CO School Avg.: 1982
  • National School Avg.: 1971

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # CO Schools Ranked: 238
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1864–1922
  • CO School Avg.: 1982
  • National School Avg.: 1971
Show school map — Colorado (year founded range: 1864–1922, avg 1982)
Year Founded Range: 1864 1959 Avg. Year Founded: 1921

Oldest Private Preschools in Colorado (2026-27)

St. Mary's Academy Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 678 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
(6)
St. Columba School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 93 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
701 W Evans Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 542-1864
(5)
Map of Telluride Elementary School
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students
447 W. Columbia Ave
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Early Connections Day Nursery Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 700 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
104 E Rio Grande Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 632-1754
Map of St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
(8)
Vista Ridge Academy Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Seventh Day Adventist
3100 Ridge View Dr
Erie, CO 80516
(303) 828-4944
(2)
Map of Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1400 Skeel St
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3443
Map of Pear Park Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students
Baptist
3102 E Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
The Mcclelland School Photo
#10(T10–T11)The Mcclelland School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 2
415 E Abriendo Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 543-5271
(1)
Map of St. Louis Catholic School & Early Learning Center
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
925 Grant Ave
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6220
Colorado Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,043 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 29
3800 S Pierce St
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 914-2513
Map of Presby Community Church/rockies Christian Pre-school
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4404
Mile High Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 256 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Seventh Day Adventist
1733 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
(3)
Denver Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,019 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 22
Christian
3898 S. Teller St.
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Holy Family Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3
Catholic
786 26 1/2 Road
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 242-6168
(2)
Belleview Christian School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 443 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
(4)
Map of Corpus Christi Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
2410 N Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 632-5092
(2)
Map of St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 147 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
4200 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-8035
Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Map of Jewish Community Center Early
Gr: NS | 135 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
350 S Dahlia
Denver, CO 80246
(303) 316-6377
Saint Joseph Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
127 N Howes St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-1171
Graland Country Day School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 40
55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
(7)
Map of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
1164 S Josephine St
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-3812
(8)
Bethlehem Lutheran School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
(4)
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 Holy Trinity Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Catholic
3050 W 76th Ave
Westminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-5632
(1)
Map of St. James Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1250 Newport St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 333-8275
Map of Christ the King Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
(3)
St. Anne's Episcopal School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 449 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 5
Episcopal
2701 S York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 756-9481
(1)
Map of Junior Academy
#31(T31–T32)Junior Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 70 students
Specialized Curriculum
1311 N Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 632-7681
Map of Junior Academy Small Wonders
Gr: PK-K | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
4750 El Camino Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 598-2095
(2)
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Catholic
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Map of Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 40 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
3920 Pierce St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 424-0402
Map of St. Pius X School
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
13680 E 14th Pl
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-6515
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colorado average private preschools founding year?
The Colorado average private preschools founding year is 1983 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Colorado?
The top ranked private preschools in Colorado include St. Mary's Academy, St. Columba School and Trinity Lutheran School.

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