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 Lutheran High School, Valor Christian High School, and Colorado Springs Christian Schools.
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 Lutheran High School, Valor Christian High School, and Colorado Springs Christian Schools.
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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