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Junior Academy

1311 N Nevada Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tel: (719) 632-7681

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Top Ranked CO School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 70 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked CO School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 70 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1951

Student Body

Total Students

70 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

55%

State avg.: 25%

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

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Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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Since 1951, Junior Academy Children's Centers have been committed to caring for children and families in the Pikes Peak region.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Straeb began Junior Academy Children's Centers, the oldest established private preschools in Colorado Springs.
Currently, the schools are owned and operated by their children, Charles Straeb Jr., Robert Straeb, and Carol Holden.
Childhood is a time of delight, curiosity, and exploration of the world around us.
Junior Academy believes in providing a high quality, safe, fun and enriching environment for children.
Our programs emphasize individual attention, reflecting the needs, interests, developmental level and personality of each child.
At Junior Academy Children's Centers, our warm, loving, professional staff guides each child to achieve his/her greatest potential - intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.
We provide direction, age-appropriate activities and materials, and exposure to a wide variety of fun, stimulating experiences.
Our goal is to give each child the ability to develop a positive self-image, inner confidence, and a life-long love of learning.
The Straebs have been innovators of many programs available in our community.
These include All-day Kindergarten, Infant and Toddler care, a private Non-graded Elementary School, Developmental Preschool and Holiday and Summer Day Camp, as well as Enrichment and Literacy Programs.

Since 1951, Junior Academy Children's Centers have been committed to caring for children and families in the Pikes Peak region. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Straeb began Junior Academy Children's Centers, the oldest established private preschools in Colorado Springs. Currently, the schools are owned and operated by their children, Charles Straeb Jr., Robert Straeb, and Carol Holden. Childhood is a time of delight, curiosity, and exploration of the world around us. Junior Academy believes in providing a high quality, safe, fun and enriching environment for children. Our programs emphasize individual attention, reflecting the needs, interests, developmental level and personality of each child. At Junior Academy Children's Centers, our warm, loving, professional staff guides each child to achieve his/her greatest potential - intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. We provide direction, age-appropriate activities and materials, and exposure to a wide variety of fun, stimulating experiences. Our goal is to give each child the ability to develop a positive self-image, inner confidence, and a life-long love of learning. The Straebs have been innovators of many programs available in our community. These include All-day Kindergarten, Infant and Toddler care, a private Non-graded Elementary School, Developmental Preschool and Holiday and Summer Day Camp, as well as Enrichment and Literacy Programs.

Source: Verified school update

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Junior Academy is often viewed alongside schools like The Colorado Springs School by visitors of our site.

What is Junior Academy's ranking?

Junior Academy 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 Junior Academy?

The application deadline for Junior Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Junior Academy located?

Junior Academy is located in the East Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 2 other private schools located in East Colorado Springs.

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The average private school tuition in Colorado Springs, CO is $11,961 for elementary schools and $15,149 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Colorado Springs, CO is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).