The Colorado Springs School
Through superior academics and mentoring, The Colorado Springs School prepares students to think independently and to meet the needs of a dynamic world with leadership, ingenuity, problem-solving skills, and personal integrity.
Learning is grounded in experience. By delivering challenging academic material through traditional and experiential settings, The Colorado Springs School offers our students hands-on and practical opportunities to learn more thoroughly, to retain information longer, and to apply it in new settings.
This deliberate approach to teaching also offers students opportunities to learn more about themselves, others, and the world.
Building on strong, supportive relationships afforded by small class sizes and a safe environment, we advance each student's personal and academic growth.
We teach to a higher standard than the common core.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 300 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Upcoming Events
- Virtual Event - Tue., September 28, 2021 - Tue., August 30, 2022 12:00am (MDT) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Wed., September 29, 2021 - Wed., August 31, 2022 12:00am (MDT) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Thu., September 30, 2021 - Thu., August 25, 2022 12:00am (MDT) - get more information!
Top Rankings
The Colorado Springs School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
10 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
https://cdn.usa.digistormhosting.com/css-us-co-771-website/documents/US-Curriculum-Guide-2021-2022.pdf?mtime=20210820155408&focal=none
Average SAT score
1328
Average ACT score
27
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / Feb. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $14,500 (PreK), $19,000 (Children\'s), $23,000 (Middle School) to $25,000 (Upper School)
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Alex Winnicker
Admissions Associate
Brooke Kelly-Rawls
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Book Club, Disc Golf, Forum (Student Body Association), Garage Band, Judicial Council, Kodiaks Investing, MatchWits, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Outdoor Adventure Club, Poetry Club, Robotics Team, Ultimate Frisbee, Upstagers, World Cultures
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Band, Ceramics, Glass, Pep Band, Theater, Vocal Ensemble
Art Club, Book Club, Disc Golf, Forum (Student Body Association), Garage Band, Judicial Council, Kodiaks Investing, MatchWits, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, Outdoor Adventure Club, Poetry Club, Robotics Team, Ultimate Frisbee, Upstagers, World Cultures
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Band, Ceramics, Glass, Pep Band, Theater, Vocal Ensemble
School Notes
Recognized as the top choice school by Niche.com and
nestled in the shadows of Pikes Peak, The Colorado Springs School`s
distinctive educational philosophy strikes a balance between
innovation and tradition.
CSS is a PreK-12th grade school of approximately 300 students. Founded 60 years ago, The Colorado Springs School offers a hands-on education with balanced concern for students` academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.
CSS is a PreK-12th grade school of approximately 300 students. Founded 60 years ago, The Colorado Springs School offers a hands-on education with balanced concern for students` academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.
- Ranked #2 2021 Best Private K-12 School in Colorado
- Ranked #1 2021 Best Prep Private High School in Colorado Springs and #3 in Colorado
Source: Verified school update
School Reviews
5 11/9/2017
We moved to Colorados Springs so that our two high school aged daughters could attend the Upper School. We chose this school for its academic rigor and amazing experiential learning program. We wanted our girls to be well rounded, develop their soft skills and meet life with kindness and integrity. The school community embraced us immediately. Both of my daughters ran cross country for the first time in their lives and their team went to state. One of my daughters is going to try basketball. The kids are encouraged to participate no matter their prior experience. Our daughters are thriving academically and socially and we could not be happier parents.
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