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Largest Colorado Private Preschools

Name: Colorado Average Students Per School Trends (Pre-K)
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The average private preschool in Colorado has 161 students (2026-27).

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CO Schools Ranked: 313
Top 20 Range (Students): 465–1,347
CO School Avg.: 161
National School Avg.: 187

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CO Schools Ranked: 313
Top 20 Range (Students): 465–1,347
CO School Avg.: 161
National School Avg.: 187

Colorado Average Students Per School (Trends)

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

Total Growth: +7.3% (+11 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Colorado (CO) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	191	162	▲ +7	▲ +4.5%
2024	187	155	▼ -4	▼ -2.5%
2023	185	159	— 0	— 0.0%
2022	188	159	▲ +2	▲ +1.3%
2021	184	157	▲ +1	▲ +0.6%
2020	179	156	▲ +1	▲ +0.6%
2019	182	155	▼ -2	▼ -1.3%
2018	181	157	▲ +4	▲ +2.6%
2017	183	153	▲ +2	▲ +1.3%
2016	181	151	▲ +17	▲ +12.7%
2015	173	134	—	—

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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: 465–1,347, avg 161)

School Size Range: 373 1,347 Avg. School Size: 550

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colorado average private preschools student size?

The Colorado average private preschools student size is 161 for 2026-27.

What are the private preschools with the largest student size in Colorado?

The top ranked private preschools in Colorado include Resurrection Christian School, Colorado Academy and Cherry Hills Christian School.

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