Paddington Station Photo #6 - Traffic jam on the small playground!

Paddington Station

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Top Rankings

Paddington Station ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
440 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Paddington Station Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 28 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $1,432 to $13,630 depending on student's schedule.
% on Financial Aid
6%
Admissions Director
Meg Yoder

School Notes

  • At Paddington Station Preschool, we strive to: integrate play into all aspects of learning; offer a curriculum that embraces and understands the individual needs of each child; establish a joyful environment that inspires exploration, curiosity, discovery, play, a love of learning, connections with others and appropriate risk-taking by children; acknowledge, honor and celebrate the unique individually of all families within Paddington and to extend that appreciation into the greater community; support the role of teacheras afacilitator who nurtures the pathways of each child's learning interests and develop a partnership with families that establishes a vision for the growth of each child.
  • Paddington Station Preschool is proud to have some of the finest preschool teachers in the state of Colorado. We strive to attract and retain exceptional early childhood teachers. Our teachers are degreed and licensed in Early Childhood Education and 70% of our faculty members hold advanced degrees, including two with PhD.s. Teachers at Paddington Station create classroom communities that invite active participation, discovery and exploration. Our teachers know each individual child in their care. They also know, understand and appreciate child development.
  • In keeping with our play-based philosophy, all children begin the day with choice time. During this free playtime they may choose any activity that is offered in the classroom and learn through play as all subjects are woven in through integrated curriculum. We serve students from 38 different zip codes in the Denver area and the ethnic and racial diversity within our school community allows all children to feel confident about differences and provides them with the ability to welcome change and growth. After graduating from Paddington students excel in over a dozen area independent schools and over 20 different public and charter elementary schools. And, most importantly, they have become joyful life-long learners.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paddington Station's ranking?
Paddington Station ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Paddington Station?
The application deadline for Paddington Station is Feb. 28 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 28 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Paddington Station located?
Paddington Station is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 17 other private schools located in East.

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The average private school tuition in Denver, CO is $15,909 for elementary schools and $19,849 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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