Hope Center Inc is a community based agency dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, developmental delays and persons in need of specialized educational or vocational services.
These services are provided in order to develop, maintain, and enhance the functioning of each enrollee.
The philosophy of service is to admit individuals to programs within our agency which meet their needs and requirements as specifically as possible.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CO School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Hope Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A Place Where Hope Is Achieved
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Center's ranking?
Hope Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hope Center?
The application deadline for Hope Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hope Center located?
Hope Center is located in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other private schools located in Clayton.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hope Center is Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Inner-city School (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Inner-city School
(Christian)
3560 Josephine St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 316-4533
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 316-4533
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students
Garfield Montessori School
Montessori School
3617 Martin Luther King Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-8828
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-8828
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
3536 Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1733 Vine Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
L'ecole De Denver
Special Program Emphasis
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
1.9 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 49 students
Our Lady Help Of Christians Academy
(Catholic)
32100 E Colfax Service Rd
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 111 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Rock Solid Christian Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
200 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 797-1005
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 797-1005
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 84 students Tuition listed
Montessori Children's House Of Denver - Stapleton
Montessori School
2211 Xanthia Way
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 322-8324
Denver, CO 80238
(303) 322-8324
3.7 miles
Gr: NS-9 | 152 students Avg. class size: 17 students
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
4.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Inner-city School
(Christian)
3560 Josephine St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 316-4533
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 316-4533
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students
3536 Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
0.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
L'ecole De Denver
Special Program Emphasis
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Blessed Sacrament Parish School ![Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Inner-city School
(Christian)
3560 Josephine St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 316-4533
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 316-4533
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students
Garfield Montessori School
Montessori School
3617 Martin Luther King Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-8828
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-8828
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 39 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1733 Vine Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K
L'ecole De Denver
Special Program Emphasis
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
1.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
International Academy Of Denver At Harrington
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2540 East 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
University Prep - Steele St.
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Bruce Randolph School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
School Reviews
5 2/1/2022
Highly recommend. My children have made huge strides in development and social interactions.
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