Colorado Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Denver, CO
3800 S Pierce St, Denver, CO 80235
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest of 46 independent schools in Colorado
- The largest independent school in Denver
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Denver, Colorado, Colorado Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,009 students attend. Enrollment is up about 14% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 1,009
- Teachers
- 4.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 505 girls, 504 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 95% of independent schools in Colorado.
- Compared with 22 independent schools in Colorado.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Colorado Academy
What grades does Colorado Academy serve?
Colorado Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Colorado Academy?
About 1,009 students, with 206 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Colorado Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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