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Inner-city School

3560 Josephine St
Denver, CO 80205
Inner-City School equip children in the inner-city with values, academic skills, and self esteem necessary for success throughout their educational careers.
Changing the odds for children. Several program strategies are employed to bring about academic success and personal character development in our students through early literacy, parent involvement, positive role models, cultural relevance, student stability and safety, community involvement, and positive character development.
ICS helps disadvantaged students reach their potential both academically and personally.
The school began with phonics and math based preschool program and grew by one grade level each year until it reached the fifth grade.
ICS outgrew its space at 2609 Lawrence Street and relocated to 3560 Josephine Street.
The integration of faith-based principles into the curriculum mirrors the culture in which ICS students live.
Historically, people of inner-city have looked to church leaders for guidance and leadership in solving their social ills.
The urban pastors who helped found the school and who are still active as board members reflect this relationship with people in the city.
While Bible teaching and chapels are part of our curriculum, students may be removed from these activities at the parent's request.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Inner-city School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Inner-city School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Inner-city School?
The application deadline for Inner-city School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Inner-city School located?
Inner-city School is located in the Clayton neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 2 other private schools located in Clayton.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Denver, CO is $16,427 for elementary schools and $19,665 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Denver, CO is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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