For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 4,059 students in Larimer County, CO (there are 96 public schools, serving 48,035 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Larimer County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Larimer County, CO include Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado, Fort Collins Christian School and Campion Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
47% of private schools in Larimer County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Larimer County Private Schools (2024-25)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2040 Nancy Gray Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 893-2925
Grades: K-7
| 27 students
Campion Academy![Campion Academy Photo - Center campus]( "Campion Academy Photo - Center campus")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
300 42nd St SW
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-5592
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
Cornerstone Ministries Dba Grace Academy
(Christian)
320 W. Trilby Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 691-5210
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Heritage Christian Academy![Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is located north of Mulberry and west of Timberline in North Fort Collins at 2506 Zurich Drive.]( "Heritage Christian Academy Photo - Heritage Christian Academy is located north of Mulberry and west of Timberline in North Fort Collins at 2506 Zurich Drive.")
(Christian)
2506 Zurich Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 494-1022
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
342 SW 42nd Street
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-2427
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Resurrection Christian School![Resurrection Christian School Photo]( "Resurrection Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
6508 E Crossroads Blvd
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 612-0674
Grades: PK-12
| 1,622 students
1800 E Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 493-9052
Grades: NS-5
| 173 students
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School![St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.]( "St. John The Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School is located in Northern Colorado and serves the Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley communities. St. John's is dedicated to providing our students with an excellent private Catholic education. We strive to teach the whole person by maintaining high academic standards as well as guiding the student's spiritual walk of faith.")
(Catholic)
1730 W 12th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 635-5830
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
Bright Horizons
Alternative School
2420 W 8th St
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 461-9802
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 461-9802
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
Bright Horizons at West Fort Collins
Daycare / Preschool
3513 Richmond Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 229-0300
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 229-0300
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
The Childrens Workshop
Daycare / Preschool
4601 Sunview Dr
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-9424
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 613-9424
Grades: NS
| 95 students
Christ Fellowship Church Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3850 Ziegler Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-0682
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-0682
Grades: NS
| 31 students
Christian Core Academy![Christian Core Academy Photo]( "Christian Core Academy Photo")
Alternative School (Christian)
125 Crestridge St.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 672-3565
Grades: PK-8
| 78 students
Discovery Montessori
Montessori School
225 E Skyway Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2445
Grades: PK-K
| 71 students
Eagle Rock School & Pdc![Eagle Rock School & Pdc Photo - www.eaglerockschool.org]( "Eagle Rock School & Pdc Photo - www.eaglerockschool.org")
Alternative School
2750 Notaiah Rd
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-0600
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-0600
Grades: Inquire with school
| 29 students
Front Range Baptist Academy![Front Range Baptist Academy Photo]( "Front Range Baptist Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
625 E Harmony Road
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-2173
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Gk Gymplex
Daycare / Preschool
2026 Lowe Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-0306
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 226-0306
Grades: NS-PK
| 28 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
6427 Carmichael Street
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 482-1003
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 482-1003
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Hearts In Hand Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
2464 Marquette Street
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-1245
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 223-1245
Grades: PK-K
| 102 students
Immanuel Lutheran School![Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - The mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (ILCS) is to transform lives by loving, learning and living in Jesus. We reveal the love and grace of Jesus to our community by our radical hospitality, transformational learning and fearless living.]( "Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - The mission of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School (ILCS) is to transform lives by loving, learning and living in Jesus. We reveal the love and grace of Jesus to our community by our radical hospitality, transformational learning and fearless living.")
Special Program Emphasis (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4650 Sunview Drive
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Loveland, CO 80538
(970) 667-7606
Grades: NS-12
| 162 students
Little Lambs Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4610 Hogan Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 632-2097
Grades: PK
| 36 students
Little People's Landing
Daycare / Preschool
6606 Avondale Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 225-2936
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
Oakridge KinderCare![Oakridge KinderCare Photo - Oakridge KinderCare]( "Oakridge KinderCare Photo - Oakridge KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
4703 McMurry Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 377-0407
Grades: NS-PK
| 178 students
Presby Community Church/rockies Christian Pre-school
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4404
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4404
Grades: NS-PK
| 55 students
Primrose School Of Fort Collins
Daycare / Preschool
2117 Bighorn Dr
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 689-3811
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 689-3811
Grades: NS-K
| 49 students
River Song Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
309 Hickory Street Unit A
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 407-9185
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rocky Mountain KinderCare![Rocky Mountain KinderCare Photo - Rocky Mountain KinderCare]( "Rocky Mountain KinderCare Photo - Rocky Mountain KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1100 Rocky Mountain Way
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 223-5437
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970) 223-5437
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
St. Joseph Catholic School
(Catholic)
127 N Howes St
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-1171
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-1171
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Spring Creek School
Daycare / Preschool
1900 Remington St
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-4240
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 224-4240
Grades: PK-K
| 111 students
Westgate KinderCare![Westgate KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Westgate KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
4755 Royal Vista Circle
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 223-0056
Fort Collins, CO 80528
(970) 223-0056
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Larimer County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Children's House Montessori School (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
113 N Shields Street
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623
Fort Collins, CO 80521
(970) 484-3623
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Heritage Christian School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
4800 Wheaton Dr.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868
Fort Collins, CO 80525
(970) 482-0868
Grades: K-12
| 438 students
3901 14th Street Sw Suite B
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-6300
Loveland, CO 80537
(970) 667-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Larimer County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Larimer County, CO include Rivendell School Of Northern Colorado, Fort Collins Christian School and Campion Academy.
How many private schools are located in Larimer County, CO?
30 private schools are located in Larimer County, CO.
How diverse are private schools in Larimer County, CO?
Larimer County, CO private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Larimer County, CO go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Larimer County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Larimer County, CO?
47% of private schools in Larimer County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
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