Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Private schools in Denver, CO
43 schools in Denver itself and 3 more within 6 miles.
Denver private schools at a glance
Denver has 43 private schools of its own, and 3 more are within 6 miles. In Denver itself: 12 Catholic, 4 other Christian, 20 nonsectarian and 7 of other faiths; 37 teach elementary grades and 11 teach high school; 7 are Montessori. Counting the 3 nearby, there are 46 in all: 13 Catholic, 6 other Christian, 20 nonsectarian and 7 of other faiths; 40 teach elementary grades and 12 teach high school; 7 are Montessori. 1 is all-girls and 1 is all-boys; the rest are co-ed. 16 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 12 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 80% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 157 students and 8 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 7 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $10,300 to $39,700 a year, and the middle figure is $29,950.
13 Catholic
8 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Denver (43)
Schools that give Denver as their address come first, then the 3 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Denver matches all of those.
Grades PreK-8 193 students 13 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 327 students 10.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 530 students 6.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades K-8 463 students 7.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades K-5 43 students 3.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 6-12 35 students 5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 20% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 176 students 6.6 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-Transitional K Jewish Early childhood Co-ed
Hope Center
4 mi Grades PreK-K Methodist Early childhood Co-ed
Inner-City School
4 mi Grades PreK-5 33 students 6.7 students per teacher Other religious Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 651 students 6.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Hillel Academy
4 mi Grades PreK-8 270 students 8.9 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
L'ecole de Denver
4 mi Grades PreK-8 Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 355 students 14.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Annunciation
5 mi Grades K-8 161 students 11.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 192 students 6.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 76 students 4.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
St. John's School
6 mi Grades K-8 198 students 9.3 students per teacher Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Co-ed
Grades K-8 372 students 8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
All 43 schools in Denver
Nearby, within 6 miles (3)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Denver.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades 1-12 21 students 3.8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 65 students 12.7 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 170 students 11.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Denver
We verified published tuition at 7 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $10,300 to $39,700 a year, and the middle figure is $29,950. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School | $10,300 | 2026-27 |
| Mullen High School | $22,500 | 2026-27 |
| Stanley British Primary School | $28,906 to $29,861 | 2026-27 |
| International School of Denver | $29,950 to $35,700 | 2026-27 |
| Graland Country Day School | $35,675 to $38,945 | 2026-27 |
| Denver Academy | $38,275 to $41,350 | 2026-27 |
| Colorado Academy | $39,700 to $43,420 | not stated |
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What private school costs across Colorado: every verified price in the state, by city and grade.
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Denver?
43 private schools give Denver as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 46: 43 in Denver and 3 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 8,853 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Denver is Colorado Academy with 1,009 students.
How much does private school cost near Denver?
We verified published tuition at 7 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $10,300 to $39,700 a year, and the middle figure is $29,950. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does Colorado pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No Colorado state program pays private school tuition, and there is no state tuition tax credit or deduction.