#1 Best Independent Schools in Boulder, CO
Bixby School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
The smallest classes of any independent school in Boulder
Boulder, CO
A+Overall grade93 students4 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Boulder, CO
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Boulder, CO. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Boulder, CO
Shining Mtn. Waldorf High School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Boulder, CO
AOverall grade188 students5 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Boulder, CO
Boulder Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest independent school in Boulder
Boulder, CO
B+Overall grade281 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Boulder, CO
Watershed School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Boulder, CO
BOverall grade114 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Boulder, CO
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Boulder, CO
B-Overall grade170 students10 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Boulder, CO
Friends School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 8 independent schools in Boulder
Boulder, CO
B-Overall grade134 students
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