Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CO School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Hope Center
About the School
- Hope Center Inc is a community based agency dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, developmental delays and persons in need of specialized educational or vocational services.
- These services are provided in order to develop, maintain, and enhance the functioning of each enrollee.
- The philosophy of service is to admit individuals to programs within our agency which meet their needs and requirements as specifically as possible.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CO School
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Hope Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Motto
A Place Where Hope Is Achieved
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
88%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Center's ranking?
Hope Center ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Hope Center?
The application deadline for Hope Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hope Center located?
Hope Center is located in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other private schools located in Clayton.
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Hope Center is Bansbach Academy At Denver Childrens Home (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Inner-city School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
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(303) 316-4533
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
3617 Martin Luther King Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
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Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Catholic
3536 Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1733 Vine Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 49 students
Alternative School
1501 Albion St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 399-4890
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
32100 E Colfax Service Rd
Watkins, CO 80137
(303) 344-5830
Distance: 3.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 84 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
200 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 797-1005
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Montessori School
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Denver, CO 80238
(303) 322-8324
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11
Catholic
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students
Christian
3560 Josephine St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 316-4533
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 158 students
Catholic
3536 Lafayette St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 295-2515
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 25 students
Christian
3560 Josephine St
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 316-4533
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
3617 Martin Luther King Blvd
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 388-8828
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
1733 Vine Street
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 355-0982
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 33 students
Specialized Curriculum
2280 E 16th Ave
Denver, CO 80206
(917) 226-8008
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 232 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
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1/
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2401 East 37th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-6420
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2540 East 29th Ave
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8510
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3230 East 38th Avenue
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 329-8412
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-1080
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
School Reviews
5 2/1/2022
Highly recommend. My children have made huge strides in development and social interactions.
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