For the 2024 school year, there are 99 private schools serving 18,304 students in Denver, CO (there are 325 public schools, serving 145,655 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Denver, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Denver, CO include Colorado Academy, Bethlehem Lutheran School and Bishop Machebeuf High School.
The average tuition cost is $15,184, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,260.
Top Ranked Denver Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Denver Academy![Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts]( "Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts")
Special Education School
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Grades: 2-12
| 450 students
55 Clermont St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-8361
Grades: NS-8
| 701 students
7701 E 1st Pl, Unit C
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-3647
Grades: PK-8
| 716 students
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Grades: NS-8
| 287 students
St. Elizabeth's School![St. Elizabeth's School Photo - Our Campus]( "St. Elizabeth's School Photo - Our Campus")
(Episcopal)
1800 N. Pontiac Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-4209
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-4209
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
9141 Poze Blvd
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 286-8460
Denver, CO 80229
(303) 286-8460
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
2100 Wadsworth Blvd
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 233-0401
Grades: NS-8
| 335 students
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Blessed Sacrament Parish School![Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Parish School Photo")
(Catholic)
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Christ The King Roman Catholic School
(Catholic)
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Denver Christian School![Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.]( "Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.")
(Christian)
3898 S. Teller St.
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Grades: PK-12
| 555 students
Denver Jewish Day School![Denver Jewish Day School Photo - 10th graders in the Negev desert region of Israel on their annual six week Hebrew and Israel immersion experience.]( "Denver Jewish Day School Photo - 10th graders in the Negev desert region of Israel on their annual six week Hebrew and Israel immersion experience.")
(Jewish)
2450 S Wabash St
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 369-0663
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 369-0663
Grades: NS-12
| 339 students
2100 S. Pennsylvania St.
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 777-0531
Grades: PK-12
| 377 students
660 Julian St.
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 964-8456
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 964-8456
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
12000 Zuni Street
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Denver, CO 80234
(303) 451-1421
Grades: K-12
| 515 students
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
620 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-6231
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-6231
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
4140 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-3551
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 757-3551
Grades: NS-K
| 95 students
The Logan School for Creative Learning![The Logan School for Creative Learning Photo]( "The Logan School for Creative Learning Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
1005 Yosemite Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-2444
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 340-2444
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Messiah Baptist School
(Baptist)
3241 W 44th Ave
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-6120
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 455-6120
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Montessori School Of Denver![Montessori School Of Denver Photo - Montessori School of Denver's Cinco de Mayo Celebration. MSD Students celebrate with song, dance, and a cultural festival.]( "Montessori School Of Denver Photo - Montessori School of Denver's Cinco de Mayo Celebration. MSD Students celebrate with song, dance, and a cultural festival.")
Montessori School
1460 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Grades: NS-8
| 352 students
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Grades: PK-K
| 143 students
Morgridge Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1400 Jackson St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 398-1103
Grades: K-8
| 67 students
Most Precious Blood School
(Catholic)
3959 E Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-1279
Grades: K-8
| 317 students
3601 S Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 716-1764
Denver, CO 80236
(303) 716-1764
Grades: 9-12
| 860 students
Notre Dame Parish School
(Catholic)
2165 South Zenobia Street
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
10530 W 20th Ave
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 233-2500
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 233-2500
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Paddington Station![Paddington Station Photo - Every day at Paddington is colorful, messy and fun!]( "Paddington Station Photo - Every day at Paddington is colorful, messy and fun!")
Daycare / Preschool
1301 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 333-9154
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 333-9154
Grades: PK-K
| 437 students
Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center At Templ
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
51 Grape St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-7258
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-7258
Grades: PK-K
| 689 students
St. Anne's Episcopal School![St. Anne's Episcopal School Photo - St. Anne's sits on 7 acres in Denver, Colorado. In this photo is the heart of our campus, the amphitheater. Each Tuesday, we gather together as a preschool through grade eight community for assembly led by our eighth grade student leaders.]( "St. Anne's Episcopal School Photo - St. Anne's sits on 7 acres in Denver, Colorado. In this photo is the heart of our campus, the amphitheater. Each Tuesday, we gather together as a preschool through grade eight community for assembly led by our eighth grade student leaders.")
(Episcopal)
2701 S York Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 756-9481
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 756-9481
Grades: NS-8
| 434 students
St. Catherine Of Siena Catholic School
(Catholic)
4200 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-8035
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 477-8035
Grades: PK-8
| 147 students
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
1164 S Josephine St
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 918-3666
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 918-3666
Grades: PK-8
| 421 students
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Denver, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bright Horizons Montessori At Denver Place (Closed 2014)
Montessori School
999 18th St N Terrace Ste 350
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-2743
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 293-2743
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Bright Horizons Montessori At The Marina (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
8101 E Belleview Ave T-20
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 290-8843
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 290-8843
Grades: NS-K
| 80 students
Escuela Tlatelolco Centro De Estudios (Closed 2024)
Montessori School
2949 Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 964-8993
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Holy Family Grade School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
4343 Utica Street
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-4023
Denver, CO 80212
(303) 477-4023
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
910 Galapago St
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-0637
Denver, CO 80204
(303) 629-0637
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Little Friends Preschool & Cc (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Friends)
4595 Eliot Street
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-7404
Denver, CO 80211
(303) 458-7404
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Loyola Grade School (Closed 2011)
(Catholic)
2350 Gaylord St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 355-9900
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 355-9900
Grades: K-7
| 92 students
Parzival Shield Waldorf Preschool Kindergarten (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
2180 S. Madison Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-5102
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 757-5102
Grades: PK-K
| 23 students
Redeemer Lutheran School (Closed 2014)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3400 W Nevada Pl
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-0422
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 934-0422
Grades: 1-8
| 86 students
St. Francis De Sales Grade School (Closed 2022)
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
235 S Sherman St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 744-7211
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 744-7211
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
Westland Christian Academy (Closed 2004)
(Christian)
430 S Kipling St
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-5500
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Denver, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Denver, CO include Colorado Academy, Bethlehem Lutheran School and Bishop Machebeuf High School.
How many private schools are located in Denver, CO?
99 private schools are located in Denver, CO.
How much do private schools cost in Denver, CO?
The average tuition cost is $15,184, which is higher than the Colorado private school average tuition cost of $13,260.
How diverse are private schools in Denver, CO?
Denver, CO private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Denver, CO go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Denver, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 7%).
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