For the 2026 school year, there are 7 blue ribbon private schools serving 4,931 students in Colorado.
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Colorado include St. Mary's Academy, Valor Christian High School, and Christ the King Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and .
Top-Ranked Colorado Blue Ribbon 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
860 Elm St
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Denver, CO 80220
(303) 321-2123
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 1994 Tuition listed
4855 Mallow Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
(719) 599-3553
Gr: K-12 | 882 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
11249 N Newlin Gulch Blvd
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Parker, CO 80134
(303) 841-5551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,112 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 20 Blue Ribbon year: 1992 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
700 S Franklin St
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Denver, CO 80209
(303) 733-3777
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4545 South University Boulevard
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Englewood, CO 80113
(303) 762-8300
Gr: NS-12 | 678 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 1992, 1999, 2016 Tuition listed
7071 E Otero Avenue
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 770-0441
Englewood, CO 80112
(303) 770-0441
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Avg. class size: 25 students Blue Ribbon year: 2006
Valor Christian High School ![Valor Christian High School Photo - Library]( "Valor Christian High School Photo - Library")
(Christian)
3775 Grace Blvd
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Littleton, CO 80126
(303) 471-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 2 Blue Ribbon year: 2021 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Colorado?
The top-ranked blue ribbon private schools in Colorado include St. Mary's Academy, Valor Christian High School, and Christ the King Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Colorado?
7 blue ribbon private schools are located in Colorado.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Colorado?
Colorado blue ribbon private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
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