The average private school acceptance rate in Colorado is 90% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Colorado is Elmwood Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 60%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 60%
90%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 81%
Most Selective Private Schools in Colorado (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: PK-12
13100 East 144th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Brighton, CO 80601
(303) 659-3818
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
High Mountain Institute
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
Montessori School Of Denver
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: #3 - 53. - 5.
St. Elizabeth's School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
1800 N. Pontiac Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-4209
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-4209
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Grades: PK-8
5859 S University Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 346-3500
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
1510 E. Phillips Avenue
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 712-0464
Littleton, CO 80122
(720) 712-0464
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-5
4760 Table Mesa Drive
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Boulder, CO 80305
(303) 494-7508
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
21 Broadmoor Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 434-3500
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
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: #7 - 127. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
999 Violet Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 444-7697
Rank: #7 - 127. - 12.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 1-8
32156 Castle Court Drive #201
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 562-1900
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 562-1900
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
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: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Notre Dame Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
2165 South Zenobia Street
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 935-3549
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-12
12999 Minerich Road
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 361-5600
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 361-5600
Rank: #13 - 1613. - 16.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-5
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-8
6495 S Colorado Blvd
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Littleton, CO 80121
(303) 779-0358
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Arma Dei Academy
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: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
7203 W 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-6449
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 469-6449
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
333 Inveness South Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Englewood, CO 80112
(720) 672-0086
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Crescent View Academy
(Islamic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
10958 East Bethany Drive
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 745-2245
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Desiderata School
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 6-12
8979 Nelson Rd.
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 678-9335
Longmont, CO 80503
(303) 678-9335
Rank: #17 - 2317. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
2500 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Denver, CO 80205
(303) 623-2609
Rank: #2424.
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Grades: NS-12
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-8
9056 East Parker Rd
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Parker, CO 80138
(720) 842-5400
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
3455 W 83rd Ave
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Westminster, CO 80031
(303) 427-5459
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
458 Uinta Way
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Denver, CO 80230
(303) 344-0082
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Blessed Sacrament Parish School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
1973 Elm Street
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 377-8835
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-7
7205 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Broomfield, CO 80020
(303) 282-6666
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
2345 North Ursula St.
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 452-2522
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Mark Becker
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
828 E. Pikes Peak Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-5745
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 473-5745
Rank: #25 - 3825. - 38.
Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-K
1980 Dahlia St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 322-7296
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Colorado average private schools acceptance rate?
The Colorado average private schools acceptance rate is 90% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Colorado?
The top ranked private schools in Colorado include Elmwood Baptist Academy, High Mountain Institute and Fountain Valley School of Colorado.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Colorado?
The most selective private high school in Colorado is Elmwood Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 60%. The most selective private elementary school is Elmwood Baptist Academy, with an acceptance rate of 60%.
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