The Patchwork School is a nonprofit, democratic school in Louisville, Colorado.
We currently offer full-time and part-time programs for children ages 1 to 12 years old, but intend to keep expanding to offer opportunities for all ages.
The Patchwork School works with children, families and the community to preserve every person's right to a life of self-direction, meaning and joy.
Within our educational environment, we place equal importance on both freedom and responsibility and understand that all people, regardless of age, are agents for change when they engage critically and compassionately with the world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Various
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
80 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please See Website
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Patchwork School often compared to?
The Patchwork School is often viewed alongside schools like Vista Ridge Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of The Patchwork School?
The acceptance rate of The Patchwork School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for The Patchwork School?
The application deadline for The Patchwork School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: The Patchwork School vs. Vista Ridge Academy
The nearest high school to The Patchwork School is Fusion Academy Boulder County (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Louis Catholic School & Early Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Fairview Montessori School (0.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fairview Montessori School
Montessori School
1501 Jefferson Avenue
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 661-0343
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 661-0343
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Avg. class size: 24 students
925 Grant Ave
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6220
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6220
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Louisville Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
461 Tyler Ave
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-2002
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-2002
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 27 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Treehouse Learning
Daycare / Preschool
175 N 96th St
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-1950
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-1950
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Tuition listed
The Barred Academy ![The Barred Academy Photo - Neurodivergent students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally at The Barred Academy!]( "The Barred Academy Photo - Neurodivergent students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally at The Barred Academy!")
Special Education School
818 W South Boulder Rd
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 551-0118
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 551-0118
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Broomfield ![Brightmont Academy - Broomfield Photo - Brightmont Academy provides students with various social activities.]( "Brightmont Academy - Broomfield Photo - Brightmont Academy provides students with various social activities.")
Special Program Emphasis
549 Flatiron Blvd, Suite C
Broomfield, CO 80021
(720) 961-5091
Broomfield, CO 80021
(720) 961-5091
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Family High School
(Catholic)
5195 W 144th Ave
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 410-1411
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 410-1411
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10455 Dawson Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6679
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6679
5.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 477 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
925 Grant Ave
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6220
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6220
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
The Barred Academy ![The Barred Academy Photo - Neurodivergent students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally at The Barred Academy!]( "The Barred Academy Photo - Neurodivergent students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally at The Barred Academy!")
Special Education School
818 W South Boulder Rd
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 551-0118
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 551-0118
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Boulder County
Alternative School
168 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
Louisville, CO 80027
(877) 673-8893
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
250 South Cherrywood Dr
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6789
Lafayette, CO 80026
(303) 665-6789
2.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 85 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6
6717 S. Boulder Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-2011
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-2011
3.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fairview Montessori School
Montessori School
1501 Jefferson Avenue
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 661-0343
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 661-0343
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 61 students Avg. class size: 24 students
925 Grant Ave
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6220
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6220
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
Louisville Montessori School
Daycare / Preschool
461 Tyler Ave
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-2002
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 665-2002
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 27 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Treehouse Learning
Daycare / Preschool
175 N 96th St
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-1950
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-1950
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Lafayette
Daycare / Preschool
411 Homestead St
Lafayette, CO 80026
(770) 529-4100
Lafayette, CO 80026
(770) 529-4100
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-K | 67 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Louisville Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1341 Main Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 561-7400
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 561-7400
- miles
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Louisville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Hutchinson Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 561-7200
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 561-7200
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Centaurus High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10300 South Boulder Road
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7500
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7500
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1405 Centaur Village Drive
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 561-7000
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Coal Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 West Tamarisk Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 561-4500
Louisville, CO 80027
(720) 561-4500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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