Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Denver, CO
2040 S York St, Denver, CO 80210
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 79% of independent schools in Colorado
- Serving families in Denver since at least 2011
Ricks Center for Gifted Children is an independent private school in Denver, Colorado, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 157 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in Colorado. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 157
- Teachers
- 40 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 67 girls, 90 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 79% of independent elementary schools in Colorado (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 58% of independent elementary schools in Colorado.
- Compared with 19 independent elementary 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 for the Education of Young Children
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 Ricks Center for Gifted Children
What grades does Ricks Center for Gifted Children serve?
Ricks Center for Gifted Children serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Ricks Center for Gifted Children?
About 157 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ricks Center for Gifted Children?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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