For the 2026 school year, there are 501 private schools serving 72,524 students in Colorado (there are , serving 867,511 students). 8% of all K-12 students in Colorado attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $12,788 for elementary schools and $16,517 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Dawson School, The Colorado Springs School, and Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student-teacher ratio is 11:1.
Overview
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
501 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
72,524 Students
5,704,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
6,326 Teachers
508,163 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
57%
55%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1258
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,563
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,627
$1,142
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,100
$7,125
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$31.73 million
$61.65 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
414 Students
29,894 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,625 Students
265,116 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
6,080 Students
507,540 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
1,925 Students
416,768 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
33,871 Students
2,934,043 Students
% White Students
48%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
65 Students
22,226 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
26,579 Students
1,473,309 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Colorado 糖心原创s by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in 糖心原创s
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Colorado?
The top-ranked private schools in Colorado include Dawson School, The Colorado Springs School, and Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
How many private schools are located in Colorado?
There are 501 private schools are located in Colorado.
How much do private schools cost in Colorado?
The average private school tuition in Colorado is $12,788 for elementary schools and $16,517 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Colorado?
Approximately 25% of students in Colorado private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Colorado go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Colorado attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
Which private schools in Colorado are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Colorado include: Holy Trinity Academy vs. Grace Christian Center, Appletree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Bal Swan Children's Center, Primrose School Of Longmont vs. Boulder Valley Waldorf School
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