#1 Best Independent Schools in Denver County, CO
Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Colorado
Denver, CO
A+Overall grade157 students4 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Denver County, CO
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Denver County, CO. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Denver County, CO
Stanley British Primary School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Denver, CO
B+Overall grade463 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Denver County, CO
Graland Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Colorado
Denver, CO
BOverall grade651 students6 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Denver County, CO
International School of Denver
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Denver, CO
BOverall grade530 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Denver County, CO
Denver Academy
Independent school · Grades 2–12
Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2011–12
Denver, CO
B-Overall grade457 students7 students per teacher
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