Located in SE Denver since 1963, Iliff Preschool, Kindergarten, and School-Age Summer Camp is proud to have been picked by Barry's Best in 5280 and was voted a Winner and Top 5 Preschool by Colorado Parent Magazine 2022, runner up 2023-2024.
The award winning kindergarten classroom is a real DC7 airplane, permanently grounded on site!
Children ages 1-12 explore, discover and have fun while experiencing a love of learning from professional and experienced staff.
Comprehensive curriculum spans nine disciplines: literacy, math, science, social studies, fine arts, health/safety, personal growth, physical movement, and technology. Popular enrichment class includes tot ball.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CO School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1963
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Student Body
Total Students
95 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
424.15 weekly rate Full day
94.82/daily rate Part time
320 half day weekly
Toddler 334.00 weekly rate
Summer Program Cost
$424
Summer Program Cost Notes
438.27 weekly rate for post kindergarten summer camp
Application URL
School Notes
- Programs include Toddler nurseries, Preschool/extended day, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Summer School-Age Camps
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ cost?
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ's tuition is approximately $424 for summer students.
What schools are Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ often compared to?
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ is often viewed alongside schools like International School of Denver by visitors of our site.
Does Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ offer a summer program?
Yes, Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ's ranking?
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ?
The application deadline for Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ located?
Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ is located in the University Hills neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other private schools located in University Hills.
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People that viewed Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ also viewed these schools: Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten, Graland Country Day School, Aspen Academy, Highlands Ranch Learning Center and The Goddard School.
The nearest high school to Iliff Preschool, Kdgn, And School-age Summ is Denver Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Most Precious Blood School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Denver KinderCare (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 580 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highlands Ranch Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
405 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-7144
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-7144
8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4901 N. Wabash Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 943-0672
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 943-0672
8.1 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 580 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 143 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 701 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 39 Tuition listed
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 580 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Highlands Ranch Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
405 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-7144
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-7144
8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4901 N. Wabash Street
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 943-0672
Denver, CO 80238
(720) 943-0672
8.1 miles
Gr: NS-K
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Most Precious Blood School
(Catholic)
3959 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Tuition listed
Denver Academy ![Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts]( "Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts")
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
0.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
2160 South Cook Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 758-2003
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 758-2003
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Denver KinderCare ![Denver KinderCare Photo - Denver KinderCare]( "Denver KinderCare Photo - Denver KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2200 South Holly St.
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-8561
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-8561
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Calvary Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
5900 E Yale Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Denver Academy ![Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts]( "Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts")
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
0.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
2160 South Cook Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 758-2003
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 758-2003
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
5900 E Yale Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
The Joshua School
Special Education School
2303 E Dartmouth Ave
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 758-7171
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 758-7171
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 377 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Most Precious Blood School
(Catholic)
3959 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Tuition listed
Denver Academy ![Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts]( "Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts")
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
0.2 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 457 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
2160 South Cook Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 758-2003
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 758-2003
0.5 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 31 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
5900 E Yale Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
2040 South York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 871-2982
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 871-2982
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Denver KinderCare ![Denver KinderCare Photo - Denver KinderCare]( "Denver KinderCare Photo - Denver KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
2200 South Holly St.
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-8561
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-8561
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Calvary Apostolic Academy
(Pentecostal)
5900 E Yale Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-5900
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
Firefly Autism
Alternative School
2695 S Jersey St
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-1192
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 759-1192
1.1 miles
Gr: PK | 32 students
2040 South York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 871-2982
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 871-2982
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 182 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
2701 S York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 756-9481
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 756-9481
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 449 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
University Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2300 South St Paul Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-3410
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1651 South Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-7700
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Bradley International School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3051 South Elm Street
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
Denver, CO 80222
(720) 424-9468
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Creativity Challenge Community
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1551 S. Monroe St
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0630
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 South Monroe Street
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
Denver, CO 80210
(720) 424-0600
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
School Reviews
5 8/12/2018
Awarded winner 2018 in 2 categories by Colorado Parent Magazine: Winner in Childcare Center category and top 5 winner in Private School category.
5 4/23/2018
My kid is very happy to go to school. We could see his communication and interaction improving .Thank you so much Miss Karen, Miss Gigi, and Mr.Jim.
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