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Largest Colorado Private Elementary Schools

Name: Colorado Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Colorado has 189 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in Colorado is Resurrection Christian School, with 1,347 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CO Schools Ranked: 256
Top 20 Range (Students): 510–1,347
CO School Avg.: 189
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CO Schools Ranked: 256
Top 20 Range (Students): 510–1,347
CO School Avg.: 189
National School Avg.: 196

Colorado Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-2.1%) (-4 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Colorado (CO) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	190	▲ +10	▲ +5.6%
2024	192	180	▼ -5	▼ -2.7%
2023	193	185	▼ -7	▼ -3.6%
2022	205	192	▲ +3	▲ +1.6%
2021	201	189	▲ +10	▲ +5.6%
2020	188	179	▼ -3	▼ -1.6%
2019	193	182	▼ -10	▼ -5.2%
2018	190	192	▼ -4	▼ -2.0%
2017	199	196	▲ +2	▲ +1.0%
2016	196	194	▲ +30	▲ +18.3%
2015	183	164	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Colorado (students range: 510–1,347, avg 189)

School Size Range: 407 1,347 Avg. School Size: 639

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colorado average private elementary schools student size?

The Colorado average private elementary schools student size is 189 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Colorado?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Colorado include Resurrection Christian School, Faith Christian Academy - Elementary School and Colorado Academy.

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