For the 2024 school year, there are 39 private schools serving 7,658 students in Douglas County, CO (there are 93 public schools, serving 64,224 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 7%).
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, CO include Lutheran High School, Mile High Academy and Ave Maria Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
41% of private schools in Douglas County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Douglas County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Grades: NS-8
| 486 students
Arma Dei Academy![Arma Dei Academy Photo]( "Arma Dei Academy Photo")
(Christian)
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-4523
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-4523
Grades: PK-10
| 329 students
3900 Grace Boulevard
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
(303) 791-5500
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
(303) 791-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 821 students
333 Inveness South Drive
Littleton, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Littleton, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Grades: NS-8
| 184 students
Creme De La Creme Colorado
Daycare / Preschool
7550 Park Meadows Drive
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 662-9150
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 662-9150
Grades: PK-K
| 259 students
Little Blessings Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
11805 S Pine Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 204-4420
Parker, CO 80134
(720) 204-4420
Grades: PK-K
| 389 students
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
1733 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 744-1069
Grades: PK-12
| 256 students
Montessori School at Lone Tree![Montessori School at Lone Tree Photo - Kindergarten children learn about artists. In this photo, they are painting in a style similar to Wassily Kandinsky.]( "Montessori School at Lone Tree Photo - Kindergarten children learn about artists. In this photo, they are painting in a style similar to Wassily Kandinsky.")
Montessori School
9396 Erminedale Dr.
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-8540
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-8540
Grades: NS-K
| 105 students
9650 Jordan Road
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5988
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5988
Grades: PK-8
| 394 students
Valor Christian High School![Valor Christian High School Photo - Library]( "Valor Christian High School Photo - Library")
(Christian)
3775 Grace Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,187 students
4981 Metzler Way
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 733-1178
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 733-1178
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines
Special Program Emphasis
858 W. Happy Canyon Rd. Ste. 170
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
4881 Cherokee Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 598-2722
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 598-2722
Grades: PK-9
| n/a students
Castle Rock Classical Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2607 Fifth Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 515-0727
Grades: K-10
| 110 students
Christ Lutheran Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
8997 S Broadway
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 791-0803
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 791-0803
Grades: PK-K
| 175 students
Espree Child Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
5811 Gleneagles Village Pkwy
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 471-1110
Littleton, CO 80130
(303) 471-1110
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Faith Lutheran Church
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
303 N Ridge Road
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-3532
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-3532
Grades: NS-PK
| 145 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Sgt. Jon Stiles Drive
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 470-9899
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 470-9899
Grades: NS-K
| 55 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
4340 Woodlands Boulevard
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-9992
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-9992
Grades: NS-PK
| 135 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Alternative School
11450 S. Pine Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-1700
Grades: PK-K
| 211 students
Guidepost Montessori at Parker
Montessori School
9985 S Twenty Mile Rd
Parker, CO 80134
(773) 938-6002
Parker, CO 80134
(773) 938-6002
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Highlands Ranch Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
405 Dad Clark Drive
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-7144
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 346-7144
Grades: PK-K
| 154 students
Japanese School Of Denver
Special Program Emphasis
Po Box 630044
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Littleton, CO 80163
(303) 949-3381
Grades: PK-9
| 123 students
Montessori School Of Castle Rock
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
15 So. Gilbert St.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-9553
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 688-9553
Grades: PK-K
| 13 students
Park Meadows KinderCare![Park Meadows KinderCare Photo - Playground]( "Park Meadows KinderCare Photo - Playground")
Daycare / Preschool
8100 Park Meadows Dr.
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-4650
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 799-4650
Grades: NS-PK
| 48 students
Parker Landing Child Development Center![Parker Landing Child Development Center Photo]( "Parker Landing Child Development Center Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
16835 Northgate Drive
Parker, CO 80134
(215) 378-8488
Parker, CO 80134
(215) 378-8488
Grades: NS
| n/a students
Parker Montessori
Montessori School
10750 Victorian Drive
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 841-4325
Parker, CO 80138
(303) 841-4325
Grades: K
| 50 students
Primrose School At Highlands Ranch Business Park
Alternative School
9055 Ridgeline Blvd
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Littleton, CO 80129
(303) 346-4800
Grades: NS-K
| 124 students
Primrose School At Shadow Canyon
Daycare / Preschool
4105 Siskin Ave
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 200-9388
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 200-9388
Grades: PK-K
| 139 students
Primrose School Of Castle Rock
Daycare / Preschool
5885 New Abbey Ln
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 663-0333
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 663-0333
Grades: NS-K
| 125 students
Primrose School Of Lone Tree
Daycare / Preschool
9200 Teddy Ln
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 663-0333
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(303) 663-0333
Grades: NS-K
| 47 students
Primrose School Of Parker
Daycare / Preschool
18692 Pony Express Dr
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-5300
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-5300
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Redstone KinderCare![Redstone KinderCare Photo - Entry Way]( "Redstone KinderCare Photo - Entry Way")
Daycare / Preschool
9314 Commerce Center St.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(303) 346-0919
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
(303) 346-0919
Grades: NS-PK
| 102 students
Renaissance Montessori Academy
Montessori School
16740 Keystone Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-6119
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 840-6119
Grades: PK-1
| 56 students
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Douglas County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Castle Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
3760 Dacoro Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 663-7300
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 663-7300
Grades: NS-PK
| 80 students
Woodlands Academy (Closed 2017)
Special Program Emphasis
1057 N. Park Street
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-8582
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 814-8582
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Douglas County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Douglas County, CO include Lutheran High School, Mile High Academy and Ave Maria Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Douglas County, CO?
39 private schools are located in Douglas County, CO.
How diverse are private schools in Douglas County, CO?
Douglas County, CO private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Douglas County, CO go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 7%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Douglas County, CO?
41% of private schools in Douglas County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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