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Front Range Christian School Photo - FRCS Elementary students engaged in class

Best Jefferson County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 3,827 students in Jefferson County, CO.
The top-ranked private high schools in Jefferson County, CO include Faith Christian High School, Front Range Christian School, and Colorado Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Colorado private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private high schools in Jefferson County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Jefferson County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado Academy
Colorado Academy Photo - Every day on campus, CA's lives the mission to create curious, kind, courageous, and adventurous learners and leaders. Our dedicated teachers offer an innovative and rigorous curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences by encouraging students to think outside the box. We want students to ask "why?" and "why not?".
3800 S Pierce St
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 914-2513
Gr: PK-12 | 1,043 student Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
Front Range Christian School
Front Range Christian School Photo - FRCS Elementary students engaged in class
(Christian)
(3)
6657 W Ottawa Ave Ste A17
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Gr: PK-12 | 492 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Denver Christian School
Denver Christian School Photo - Every day is an open house at Denver Christian School.We look forward to providing a personal tour to share what DCS has to offer your students & family.Please join us this summer, starting June 9 on Sundays 2-4 pm and Wednesdays 6-8 pm, to preview our school and learn more about Denver Christian School.
(Calvinist)
3898 S. Teller St.
Denver, CO 80235
(303) 733-2421
Gr: K-12 | 687 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Christian High School
(Christian)
Administration Offices 12189 W 64th Ave
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 424-7310
Gr: K-12 | 873 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
6637 W Ottawa Ave
Littleton, CO 80128
(720) 922-3269
Gr: PK-12 | 465 students
Alpine Valley School
Alpine Valley School Photo - Alpine Valley School's front exterior
Alternative School
(1)
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Beth Eden Baptist School
(Baptist)
2600 Wadsworth Blvd
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 232-2313
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Hope Academy Of The Denver Street School
All-girls | Alternative School
1380 Ammons St
Denver, CO 80214
(303) 860-1702
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Jefferson County, Colorado

Jefferson County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A Childs Reflection Day Care (Closed)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6711 Grandview Avenue
Arvada, CO 80002
(303) 274-0519
Gr: NS-PK | 35 students
Arvada SDA School (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
7050 West 64th Avenue
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 422-4114
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Children's Day Preschool (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7530 W 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-8852
Gr: NS | 25 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
8405 Church Ranch Blvd
Broomfield, CO 80021
(303) 438-2281
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
Forest Heights Lodge School (Closed 2021)
All-boys | Alternative School
4761 Forest Hill Rd
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 674-6681
Gr: 5-9 | 11 students
11455 W. Belleview Ave.
Littleton, CO 80127
(303) 979-6839
Gr: K-11 | 30 students Tuition listed
421 Zang Street
Denver, CO 80228
(303) 989-4357
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students
430 S Kipling St
Denver, CO 80226
(303) 986-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,827 Students
29,102 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
413 Teachers
3,058 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
55%
Average Class Size
19 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1375
(Out of 1600)
1254
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,951
$16,376
Average Summer Program Cost
$300
$2,471
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,667
$8,504
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
83%
Average Endowment Size
$40 million
$30.76 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.58
# American Indian Students
18 Students
269 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
88 Students
914 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
317 Students
2,811 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
68 Students
1,099 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
2,747 Students
17,970 Students
% White Students
72%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
37 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
570 Students
6,384 Students
% of Others Students
15%
22%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Jefferson County, CO?
The top-ranked private high schools in Jefferson County, CO include Faith Christian High School, Front Range Christian School, and Colorado Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Jeffersonunty?
8 private high schools are located in Jeffersonunty.
How diverse are private high schools in Jeffersonunty?
Jeffersonunty private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Jeffersonunty?
67% of private high schools in Jeffersonunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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