The average private school acceptance rate in Colorado is 83% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Colorado is Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines, with an acceptance rate of 22%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 22%
85%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 57%
Most Selective 17勛圖s in Colorado (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 22%
Grades: 1-12
858 W. Happy Canyon Rd. Ste. 170
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 961-5073
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Canyon Point KinderCare![Canyon Point KinderCare Photo - Canyon Point KinderCare]( "Canyon Point KinderCare Photo - Canyon Point KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-PK
107 N Rubey Dr
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 279-9171
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 279-9171
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Christ Lutheran Ecc
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
2695 S Franklin Street
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 765-1440
Denver, CO 80210
(303) 765-1440
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
4855 Mallow Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-3
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Grace Christian Center
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-12
1001 Obregon Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6133
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6133
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Holy Cross Christian Dev Center & Day School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-5
4125 Constitution Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 596-4386
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
(719) 596-4386
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-K
6560 Greenwood Plaza Blvd
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 302-9222
Englewood, CO 80111
(303) 302-9222
Rank: #2 - 92. - 9.
Shepherd Of The Hills Christian School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: K-8
7691 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 798-0711
Littleton, CO 80122
(303) 798-0711
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 26%
Grades: K-8
6717 S. Boulder Road
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-2011
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 554-2011
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Denver Academy![Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts]( "Denver Academy Photo - Visual Arts")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 2-12
4400 E Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 777-5161
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Tara Performing Arts High School![Tara Performing Arts High School Photo - Ninth grade: History through Art in New York]( "Tara Performing Arts High School Photo - Ninth grade: History through Art in New York")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: 9-12
4180 19th St
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 410-4510
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 37%
Grades: K-8
350 Quebec Street
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 261-1771
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 261-1771
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
High Mountain Institute![High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester]( "High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 11-12
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-8
2410 N Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 632-5092
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 632-5092
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 9-12
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: NS-8
1460 South Holly Street
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 756-9441
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Grades: PK-8
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
9941 Lone Tree Parkway
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Lone Tree, CO 80124
(720) 712-0464
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-5
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-K
Suite 100 3301 W. 144th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 469-4998
Broomfield, CO 80023
(303) 469-4998
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Littleton Knowledge Beginnings![Littleton Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Littleton Knowledge Beginnings]( "Littleton Knowledge Beginnings Photo - Littleton Knowledge Beginnings")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-PK
6000 W. Grant Ranch Blvd.
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 730-2568
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 730-2568
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Valor Christian High School![Valor Christian High School Photo - Library]( "Valor Christian High School Photo - Library")
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
3775 Grace Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 2-8
32156 Castle Court Drive #201
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 562-1900
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 562-1900
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
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.")
(Calvinist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: K-12
3898 S. Teller St.
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Good Shepherd Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
620 Elizabeth St
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-6231
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 321-6231
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-5
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
6495 S Colorado Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Arma Dei Academy![Arma Dei Academy Photo]( "Arma Dei Academy Photo")
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-9
341 E. Wildcat Reserve Parkway
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Littleton, CO 80126
(720) 237-6990
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
7203 W 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-6449
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-6449
Rank: #32 - 3932. - 39.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
333 Inveness South Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Colorado average private schools acceptance rate?
The Colorado average private schools acceptance rate is 83% for 2025.
What are the most selective private schools in Colorado?
The top ranked private schools in Colorado include Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines, Canyon Point KinderCare and Christ Lutheran Ecc.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Colorado?
The most selective private high school in Colorado is Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines, with an acceptance rate of 22%. The most selective private elementary school is Brightmont Academy - Castle Pines, with an acceptance rate of 22%.
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