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Springs Adventist Academy

5.00 (1 review)

5410 E. Palmer Park Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80915

Tel: (719) 597-0155

www.saak8.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CO School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 29 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,300
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

Springs Adventist Academy Photo #1 - Street view from Palmer Park Blvd.

Springs Adventist Academy Photo #2 - In the classroom with Ms. Schaefer.

Springs Adventist Academy Photo #3 - STEM Project Learning

Springs Adventist Academy Photo #4 - Learning practical skills!

Springs Adventist Academy Photo #5 - Field Trips for enrichment, and learning fun!

Springs Adventist Academy Photo #6 - More practical skills!

Springs Adventist Academy Photo #7 - We have our own chapel for worship! God is good, and the students spend the first hour of every day learning about God and His plan for their lives!

Springs Adventist Academy Photo #8 - Our classrooms are designed to create a comfortable learning environment.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CO School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 29 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,300
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Springs Adventist Academy
Kind	4
1	5
2	4
3	2
4	5
5	3
6	5
8	1

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Year Founded

2000

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

29 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Khaki, black, or blue pants and polo shirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,300

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Tuition Notes

Anyone who wants Christian education can have it. We will strive to meet your budget.

% on Financial Aid

99%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,600

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Gayle Ellis

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ArtDrama

School Notes

Welcome to Springs Adventist Academy! We are a co-educational school -- Kindergarten through eighth grade -- sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
SAA is fully accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities and is a member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation.
Our staff is committed to providing a quality education in a Christ-centered environment.
We welcome your interest and invite you to call and schedule a visit. Please also explore this site to learn more about us.
Check out the calendar and the latest news to find out what is happening at our school.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email.

School Motto: Educating the whole child — mind, body, and spirit.

Springs Adventist Academy exists to provide a partnership with God and parents to educate and challenge students to spiritual and academic excellence. At the same time SAA encourages them to become creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and responsible citizens serving God, community, and country. Christian education is the foundation for restoring individuals to the image of God.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Springs Adventist Academy cost?

Springs Adventist Academy's tuition is approximately $7,300 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Springs Adventist Academy?

The acceptance rate of Springs Adventist Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What is Springs Adventist Academy's ranking?

Springs Adventist Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Springs Adventist Academy?

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

School Reviews

5 11/2/2018

This school is amazing!! The staff is caring, the class size is ideal and the curriculum is top notch!Two of my children go here and we feel so blessed

- Posted by Parent - Mom of 5

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The average private school tuition in Colorado Springs, CO is $8,854 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 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).