2024 Best Private Schools in the Denver Area

• Denver, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.46 out of 5  52 reviews

Freshman: CA is an incredible school with incredible people. Their balance of different curriculums through different teachers while still feeling unified is amazing, plus the freedoms that are granted through the different options you have to choose from are great. The teachers and students are great people, and even the grounds crew/custodians are very friendly. They also do an incredible job of keeping the absolutely stunning campus clean and tidy. Overall this is a great school!... Read 52 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,039

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Englewood, CO•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.2 out of 5  138 reviews

Parent: I can't believe the incredible transformation my daughter has made in her first year at Kent Denver. Her 6th grade experience continued her positive academic trajectory, in tandem with developing communication and social-emotional skills. It has been amazing to watch her build her confidence, both inside and outside of the classroom. Socially, she found friends quickly and easily (she did not know many other students), and academically, was encouraged to find her voice and self-advocate for herself. Most importantly, my daughter is happy, the happiest we've seen her, and we can't wait to see how she'll to continue to grow. I highly recommend Kent Denver!... Read 138 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 761

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Englewood, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  128 reviews

Parent: We came to the middle school for a challenging and fulfilling experience for our son, who thrived here at SMA and was totally prepared as he launched into a wonderful high school experience. We have stayed with our daughter, who has been in all three SMA divisions at this point, and is absolutely thriving here at the all-girls high school. Our experience has been nothing short of amazing. I am amazed that each interaction at this school is full of love, transparency, and always keeping the best interests of the community of students and families, as well as teachers and administrators, at heart. We feel so blessed to be a part of this amazing community!... Read 128 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 699

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Lafayette, CO•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.28 out of 5  36 reviews

Parent: Dawson has been the perfect place for our middle schooler to become very engaged with academics, especially Mandarin , “ makerspace” learning adobe illustrator and computer guided printing/ laser wood cutting in the new STEM center, chemistry/physics intro, algebra in addition to all of the basic subjects and multiple experiential learning trips. All middle schoolers can participate on multiple sports teams ( no cut) and the school has many elective and cocurricular offerings. The dedication and quality of teaching faculty is exceptional, and retention is very high among the staff. The school emphasizes independence in academics and students reaching out for help from teachers and taking responsibility for their academic performance. The administrative staff are also excellent, taking a personal interest in the students and monitoring their academic as well as social/ emotional well being. It has been a wonderful experience for us as a family, highly recommend Dawson... Read 36 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 530

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Aurora, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• grade A+

• Students 28

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Aurora, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.62 out of 5  34 reviews

Senior: CVA is an amazing school, to say the least. Having been attending CVA for the past 12 years I have been engulfed in an academic-rich environment. I pay all of my academic achievements and success to Crescent View Academy and the catered services it provides to each individual student. CVA is like a home once you are a student. Everyone is kind, the admin acknowledges every student, and there is someone always around to give you a hug. Thank you, CVA!... Read 34 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 617

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Aurora, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.26 out of 5  423 reviews

Senior: Overall my experience at Regis has been transformative. Though freshman year was a bit rough, as I moved here before freshman year so I knew absolutely no one, the community is absolutely amazing. I met people rather quickly and everyone was very welcoming to me. I especially love the atmosphere of the swim team and all the different retreats. I would like to see some aspects that differ between the girls division and boys division to change. The boys have much newer facilities, it seems as though the girls division is always having maintenance issues. I would also like to see some more classes be co-divisional. I love that some classes are single gender, but I feel like as you reach junior and senior year more classes could include both genders.... Read 423 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,714

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Denver, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.14 out of 5  138 reviews

Senior: I really enjoyed my time at Mullen! Overall, I think mullen is a great school. There is a loving community of peers and teachers. Mullen also is extremely helpful with the college process and made it much less stressful. I think schools can always improve and one of the only things I wish Mullen did different was offer more elective classes like fashion design or American Sign Language. Mullen is coming out with more elective options for next school year however I just never got to experience that. Mullen does offer some awesome electives like ceramics, Holocaust class, forensic law and science and much more!... Read 138 reviews

• grade A

• Students 755

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Boulder, CO•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.92 out of 5  12 reviews

Parent: Transformative, character building, mind expanding, soul nourishing and affirming! The educators are phenomenal and inspire these kids to be authentically interested, involved and motivated. But the emotional intelligence, connections and solid meaningful relationships Watershed fosters will take them farther than any academics possibly could. When relationships and community are at the forefront, one simply cannot fall through the cracks. Thanks to this type of ‘schooling’ (or rather, ‘human-ing’) and incredible teachers and admin, they have blossomed into their full unique selves! Watershed graduates kids who are secure in who they are and what they have to offer. They value themselves and their relationships and are excited to share that knowledge and confidence for the benefit of their community as well as the big wide world. Thank you for helping us shape and develop a couple of well rounded, well balanced, kind and motivated humans to send out into the world!!... Read 12 reviews

• grade A

• Students 114

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Denver, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.42 out of 5  19 reviews

Parent: We moved to Denver 8 years ago to enroll our oldest son in Kindergarten at Denver Waldorf. What drew me to Waldorf was the experiential learning and a ton of outdoor activities offered. Now that my three sons, ages 13, 11 and 9 are all enrolled, my favorite part of the school is the community. We all came to Waldorf because we wanted something better for our children than what was offered elsewhere. We are told by neighbors and strangers how well-spoken our boys are. I don’t think we can attribute all of this to ‘nature’, ‘nurture’ is something they are receiving at home AND at school. They are part of a movement that is desperately needed now more than ever. The teachers are kind and thoughtful, and they really get to know each child. In their grade school they typically have the same teacher for at least 4 years. This helps them grow together and to really trust and get to know each other. Overall our experience has been wonderful with this school. I am so grateful we found it!... Read 19 reviews

• grade A

• Students 272

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Boulder, CO•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 3.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Junior: Way better than other alternative schools in Colorado; September school is actually an alternative experience. The student environment is very creative and the teachers and faculty are amazing with accommodations. They really want to see you thrive. It can be hard to acclimate socially as tight friend groups are formed with the returning students, but you have many opportunities to talk to people during community events.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 78

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Denver, CO•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.42 out of 5  31 reviews

Sophomore: DJDSis the most amazing school, home, family, and community. Going to this school has allowed me to flourish in ways that could never be replicated anywhere else. Secularly, the teachers are so invested in my learning and will always find a time to meet with me to go over stuff and genuinely want me to succeed. In regards to the Judaic program, It has allowed me to discover God and spirituality, without ever telling me what I should believe. The classesmerely push you to challenge your own beliefs and think deeply about the subject so every student can benifit.Most importantly, DJDS has given me my second family I can walk down the hallway everyday and be surrounded by people I can count on. DJDS transformed me from a timid 6th grader who was nervous to ask a teacher to fix my grade. To an ambsious high schooler who frequently meets with her teachers, give speeches in front of the school, and advocates for herself. I cannot thank DJDS enough for this.... Read 31 reviews

• grade A

• Students 326

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Highlands Ranch, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.27 out of 5  33 reviews

Senior: I've been a student at Mile High my entire life. It is a small Christian school so it's not always able to offer the resources and clubs that other schools might have. I would love to see more funding go to arts, clubs, electives, and staffing as opposed to athletics. Mile High has a fantastic athletic department, I only wish the other programs could improve to match it. Overall I love the community, and I've made life-long friends! Going to miss Mile High!... Read 33 reviews

• grade A

• Students 251

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Highlands Ranch, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.38 out of 5  212 reviews

Junior: Valor Christian High School is a private school. Valor is a smaller school, with the average class size of approximately 250-300 students. Valor has a very strong music, drama, dance and arts programs within its conservatory. Valor also offers a strong Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) and college preparatory classes. Unlike local high schools, Valor does not allow freshman to take AP classes unless you have an exception (e.g., math or language placement at the AP level). As a Christian school, 3 years of bible classes are required as part of the curriculum. For those seeking to boost their GPA with Honors, AP or Dual-Credit classes, note that there are no such offerings for the required bible classes or freshman seminar class. As part of the tuition, lunches are included in the overall cost, whether or not you eat the mediocre meals provided at school.... Read 212 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,245

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Boulder, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.79 out of 5  28 reviews

Alum: TARA is a school like no other. As a high schooler who went to three other schools ranging from public to private, TARA far outshines the opportunities, support, and classes that I took and experienced elsewhere. I came to TARA during my senior year with the support and tenacity of the leadership council and my classmates! They truly are miracle workers and wholeheartedly care for the school, the students, and meaningful experiential education. I would have never been able to travel and experience the trips and productions we went on and were a part of (in Covid times) had I been anywhere else. The classes are small, lovely, experiential, and taught by passionate teachers. The trips are, life-changing, perspective-altering, academic, confidence cultivating, and provide time to connect with your peers and learn more about yourself. As a host student, my time at TARA was significantly different than my non-host peers, but the experience taught me so much that I will take into life.... Read 28 reviews

• grade A

• Students 56

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Broomfield, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.95 out of 5  245 reviews

Senior: My overall Holy Family High School experience has been very good. I have met some great friends, and have been able to confide in the college and regular counselors. I have also been able to form positive relationships with teachers who care about each individual student and their wellbeing. The academics are college prep, and I can confidently say that I feel prepared for the amount of workload I will most likely receive at the University of Northern Colorado. One thing that I would like to see in the future, is the flexibility at including everyone's beliefs into the curriculum. I would like to learn about other religions in a religion class as well as history.... Read 245 reviews

• grade A

• Students 726

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Denver, CO•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Absolutely the best Jewish education in Denver for my kids. We are so fortunate to have such a great school here. The administration is wonderful. The teachers are great. We love every aspect of this school.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 147

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Lakewood, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.07 out of 5  56 reviews

Parent: Denver Christian is a solid school that seeks to holistically educate children and develop life-long learners, and followers of Jesus. We find the environment nurturing and academically challenging! The staff is responsive to needs and feedback--they deeply care about the students! We appreciate the culture of excellence, knit into such a loving environment!... Read 56 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 860

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Westminster, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.34 out of 5  29 reviews

Parent: Last year, my son in kindergarten, and daughter in first grade, were both falling behind in public school. My daughter still didn’t know all her letter sounds and could barely read or write full words. Growing up, my husband and I both attended a Christian School and knew Belleview could positively impact our kids, both academically and spiritually. We found Belleview and enrolled the kids immediately. By April of that same school year, the results of the Stanford Achievement Test indicated that my daughter had reached a near 7th grade reading comprehension level. This year, she is earning an A+ in Spelling and Phonics and my son has excelled in Math and Science. Both of them continue to thrive at Belleview and are growing in their relationship with the Lord! The Staff and Administration of BCS has been nothing short of incredible. They truly care about my children and always have an open door for parents. We love Belleview!... Read 29 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 285

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Littleton, CO•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.26 out of 5  84 reviews

Parent: As a mom of 4 kids, I couldn't be more pleased with Front Range Christian School! We have experienced preschool through high school here and it's been an extremely positive experience. The teachers here make all the difference. I have complete confidence in the administration and school board as they look to Christ to lead them in leading the school. The teachers pray with me at every parent/teacher conference. Christ is exalted in every area. The musicals here are incredible! Student leadership is truly given the opportunity to make a difference & influence positive change. Students go out into the community to volunteer & experience serving people who are very different from them. I have appreciated the way they accommodate my children's academic needs. One of my kids was allowed to move up 2 grade levels in math in junior high. I was pleased they made sure she was challenged. FRCS teaches students how to follow Christ and how to engage in the world around them.... Read 84 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 448

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Denver, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.87 out of 5  133 reviews

Senior: I love the community of fellowship and intellectual growth and the integrated humanities program that has been instituted. I would love to see the community grow. The size of the school allows for small class sizes and the humanities seminars help students grow to be strong leaders and communicators. I would love to see the student body grow and the administration to encourage the creation of nonacademic clubs.... Read 133 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 338

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Commerce City, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.46 out of 5  48 reviews

Works Here: This is a school that really cares about each and everyone of its students. The teachers sit down and talk with students on both the good and bad days. Alumni often come back to see how their teachers are doing. Great atmosphere, and culture. Students also get a well rounded education from Music and the Arts to being able to participate in many different sports. The quality of education also top notch and are currently making major strides in the Steam fields for their students. A new Gym project is underway and students and staff can't wait for it to open!... Read 48 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 60

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Parker, CO•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.18 out of 5  96 reviews

Alum: Lutheran was an amazing highschool for so many reasons. The first being the teachers. They truly care about the students. They lead with a love of God, humility, respect, compassion, and a genuine desire to get to know the students. The second my mom and I walked in on an open house, before my freshman year, she felt the Holy Spirit there and she knew this was the high school for me. I can’t imagine a better school environment than this one. I truly admire every single staff member at luhi and would 100% have any one of them as a mentor or friend. The school is led by many wonderful and godly people. If I am in the area when I am raising my kids, I will no doubt send them to Lutheran! I can’t say enough good things about luhi but from the prayers each morning, to the wide variety of classes they offer, to the personal relationships with teachers, character instruction founded on the word of God, worship and chapels, etc etc etc… SO WONDERDUL!!! I would give them 10 stars if I could!... Read 96 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 987

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Aurora, CO•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Excellent experience at Cedarwood— loving teachers who care about the whole family. My children thrived both academically and spiritually during their time at Cedarwood.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 49

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Arvada, CO•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 3.9 out of 5  167 reviews

Senior: I have had an excellent highschool experience at FCA. The staff are amazing and genuinely care about each student. There has always been a welcoming and fun atmosphere with the student body . The school has a great stem program along with other extra curricular activities such as drama, music, and a variety of sports. The only thing I would change would be to update the facility . Otherwise I would not change anything else. Faith is a wonderful school!... Read 167 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 815

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1