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ENROLLING NOW Serving students with varied learning profiles, including dyslexia and ADHD, grades 2 -12.
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Colorado’s Enrollment Shift: How Districts are Adapting to Fewer Students Instead of Growth BY AMELIA ROESSLER F or decades, Colorado school districts planned for growth. Now, many are confronting the opposite reality: fewer
out of 13 grade levels, with an enrollment increase in prekindergarten, fourth grade, sixth grade, and 12th grade. “Colorado continues to experience enrollment trends shaped by a declining school-aged population, increasing racial and ethnic diversity, and shifts toward part-time and online learning. These changes require thoughtful adaptation, and our schools are working diligently to continue serving students effectively across the state,” says Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova in a press release. According to the enrollment count release, data shows a declining number of births
statewide across the last two decades and population declines in 30 percent of Colorado counties over the past 10 years. In Denver’s public schools, enrollment peaked in 2019, with around three thousand fewer students enrolled in the 2025–26 school year than at their highest. This decline is attributed to the declining birth rates, according to Andrew Huber, Denver Public Schools (DPS) executive director of enrollment and campus planning. While this trend is shared with many districts across the Denver metro area and the country, births in Denver peaked in the early 2000s and schools now are beginning to experience declines in school enrollment.
children are enrolling in public schools, forcing districts to rethink everything from budgets to school buildings. New state data shows public school enrollment fell by more than 10,000 students during the 2025–26 school year, the largest decline since the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The public schools are serving about 871,000 students in preschool through 12th grade, according to the October 2025 enrollment count released in January this year by the Colorado Department of Education. The count shows enrollment declines in nine
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“We have experienced a particularly acute decline in the past year due to very few new- to-country students entering our system, a stark reversal in the past few years,” says Huber. The Colorado Department of Education’s enrollment count also showed the students reported as homeschooled full-time increased by 5.5 percent and students registered in online education programs and online schools increased by 2.9 percent. WHAT DOES LOWER ENROLLMENT MEAN? The biggest concern with this shift in enrollment numbers is funding for schools. DPS receives funding per student from the state, so their budget is tied to the number of students. When fewer students are enrolled, the budget shrinks. Huber says this means that, to continue offering the robust experience at school that families expect and students deserve, DPS needs to make hard choices in the form of budget cuts and school closures. “It is important to acknowledge the pain that is experienced when our system gets smaller,” explains Huber. “School closures
are heartbreaking for everyone involved, most acutely the students, educators, and families experiencing loss. Real human beings lose their jobs in budget cuts and we have to make hard decisions about which services to continue providing.” As for parents, much information is online in an effort to be transparent in enrollment data and analytics. Huber says DPS publishes much of their data on their enrollment website and releases an annual report, the Strategic Regional Analysis, that forecasts and deeply analyzes the consequences of declining enrollment. LOOKING AT FUTURE ENROLLMENT According to the DPS Strategic Regional Analysis, their five year forecast predicts that DPS will enroll seven percent fewer students by 2030, mainly as a result of lower birth rates. Because of this trend, DPS is facing a $28 million structural deficit over the next five years, according to a CBS News article. While this might include closing down more schools, the biggest takeaway is that DPS is working to give families options for what’s next. For DPS, fewer students means making difficult decisions about how to use
its buildings, staff, and resources in the years ahead. Huber says one misconception families might have about the declining enrollment is that this is happening because of school choice. While it is true that families are more likely than ever to make choices about where they send their students to school, most of the school choice is internal in terms of DPS and much of Colorado public education. Because Colorado is an open enrollment state, families are given a wealth of public school options to choose from, both district- managed and charter schools. Huber says in DPS, 42 percent of families chose a different school in DPS for their student than their assigned school. “We run great schools where students are safe, challenged, and ultimately successful,” emphasizes Huber. “We have amazing teachers and leaders who are tirelessly dedicated to doing right for kids. These things speak to families no matter their background or perspective. I am fully confident that DPS will continue to offer many amazing options for families regardless of how many children live in Denver and the metro area.”
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The US Chamber of Commerce highlights several industries already affected by a labor shortage. Jon Marcus’s article in The Hechinger Report points to multiple experts who say the labor shortage is just projected to get worse. Marcus states, “Population shifts mean there will soon be millions more jobs than qualified people to fill them.” From healthcare to tech workers to educators, it’s not just going to be McDonald’s with a “help wanted” sign in the window. Flip that on its head, that means a ton of skilled worker job markets are going to be open—perfect for students ready with the necessary skills to step into the workforce. CAREER TRAINING CAN SAVE TIME— AND MONEY It’s alarming just how much it costs to have the “college experience.” Another advantage to schools with career-ready programs is that those interested in the trades will find opportunities with a high earning potential without the costly commitment of a four- year degree. Education Date Initiative (EDI) reports, “The average annual cost of tuition at a public college is 40 times what it was in 1963; after adjusting for inflation, tuition has increased 312.4 percent.” Even if your student receives scholarship money, expenses like housing, dining dollars, and textbook rentals still add up. Tack on a graduate degree—after all, Georgetown University predicts “By 2031, 72 percent of jobs in the US will require postsecondary education and/or training”—and oof! It’s too easy to dig a deep hole in student loan debt. To make matters worse, EDI has found that 39 percent of first-time, full-time bachelor’s degree seeking students either drop out or don’t finish their program within eight years. Aka, time and money flushed down the drain—because now those students have to figure out a different way to provide for themselves. Schools that enable students to pursue interests like welding, cosmetology, and healthcare are actually giving students the freedom to dabble without the risk of discovering they don’t want to pursue that career too late. Plus, there’s just nothing like hands-on learning! SUCCESS DOESN’T LOOK THE SAME FOR EVERYONE You can’t discount the value of interest. Not everyone cares to follow the “traditional” route—and that’s actually a good thing. When my toilet breaks, my college degree doesn’t help me: my plumber does. Same with my A/C, my car… you get it. Yet those jobs do require certifications and experience in the field, just like how a friend had to attend beauty school to learn how to color, cut, and
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Schools Reinventing Career Pathways BY JULIANNA STEEN A NEW DEFINITION OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS Not long ago, your post-high school which classes you’re going to take. Only now, beginning in 9th or 10th grade, you can pick a “career pathway”—from landscape design,
woodworking, data science and health sciences to graphic design, cosmetology, business, and more. In essence, students take a sequence of related classes while completing core graduation requirements (like US History and Geometry). You might also see it referred to as a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Many programs include internships, clinical experiences, job shadowing, dual enrollment, or industry certification exams before graduation. PREPARING STUDENTS FOR A CHANGING ECONOMY There are a lot of reasons why these opportunities are important—both for the future of these students, and the US as a whole. One of the primary benefits of equipping students for the workforce is the labor shortage our country is experiencing— a byproduct of a decrease in the birth rate and a growing number of Baby Boomer retirements. Career-focused education can help bridge that gap by connecting students with industries that need the next generation.
graduation path was mapped out for you: Go to college, get a degree, and join the workforce. Now, instead of asking “Where will you go to college?” many schools are asking, “What career are you preparing for?” Schools are investing in alternative career prep options, making high school more of a choose-your-own-adventure through career academies, dual enrollment, internships, apprenticeships, and industry certifications. Kids are graduating with welding, cybersecurity, nursing assistant, aviation, or teaching credentials. For example, a school down the road from me recently launched a culinary arts program and an aviation training program. (I wish I could’ve taken a pastry course as a high school elective!) Students can now earn credentials that allow them to enter the workforce immediately—or continue their education with a significant head start. WHAT IS A CAREER PATHWAY? You know the drill: High school hits, and you meet with the school counselor to plan
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style hair after deciding college wasn’t for her. Even if students do want to get a bachelor’s degree, it’s not always as simple as enrolling. I have another friend who has to pay her way through college. Thankfully, she was able to take college classes while still in high school and complete her Associate’s degree. Now, while in a gap semester between high school and nursing school, she is using her degree in healthcare to work at a local hospital and get valuable experience for her résumé and money for her upcoming college expenses. How’s that for a success story? BUILDING MORE THAN A RÉSUMÉ Whether you’re learning a practical skill like how to change your car’s oil or a personal skill like communication and problem- solving, businesses love employees with diverse capabilities (and your friends will thank you too!). Some of the most useful life experiences I had going into college came from the business I started in eighth grade. After five years, I had products in multiple stores across state lines. Talk about learning time and financial management! So whether you plan to take your skills into the workforce or not, it’s awesome that schools are offering unique opportunities to get real-life experience. You never know when a skill you pick up now will open a door later.
• What jobs can students qualify for immediately after graduation? HOW PARENTS CAN HELP
Choosing a career pathway doesn’t close the door on college. In fact, many students earn industry certifications while also completing AP courses or dual enrollment. Others discover a career interest before investing in a four-year degree. Personally, I knew I wanted to go out of state for college, which was more expensive, and I hoped to stay for my master’s degree, so I took a ton of college classes and went in as a second-semester sophomore. It saved a ton of money and I was able to graduate with my secondary degree much faster. While in many CTE courses, you learn technical skills (hello, part of the name!), you also learn soft skills like teamwork, professionalism, leadership, and critical thinking… tools that will definitely help you
Don’t dismiss trades as “less than.” Your child may have different interests than you, and that’s okay. And if you’re worried about their financial security, know the median annual wage for dental hygienists in the US is $94,000, $77,000 for radiologic technologists, and $62,000 for electricians. Key tip: Encourage exploration before senior year. Check with the guidance counselor for dual enrollment deadlines. Remember: They can also learn beyond the classroom, with internships, apprenticeships, business mentors, and more. When I was in high school, a dear friend had scores of hours job shadowing and volunteering with the hospital. (I’m sure she wishes she could’ve joined a corporate work study program like a nearby private school that now places every student in a professional role with one of 50+ local employers!) Regardless, it was through her experiences that she discovered she really wanted to go to medical school. You never know what newfound love they might discover when they go outside of the “traditional school” box!
in college and beyond. QUESTIONS EVERY PARENT SHOULD ASK:
• What career academies are offered? • Which certifications can students earn? • Are internships available? • Does the pathway include dual enrollment? • What local employers partner with the school?
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Private School Listing ARVADA Faith Christian Academy 6210 Ward Road gofaitheagles.com (303) 424-7310 K-8 Forge Christian Academy 4890 Carr Street (303) 361-6456 K-12 Christ Our Redeemer 17700 East Iliff Avenue christredeemerschool.org (303) 337-3108 PreK-8 pwccs.org (303) 766-7116 K-8
(303) 443-8909 Infant-PreK Boulder Montessori School 3300 Redstone Road bouldermontessori.org (303) 494-5814 PreK-K Boulder Waldorf Kindergarten 4072 19th Street boulderwaldorf.com (303) 541-0671 Toddler-K Friends School 5465 Pennsylvania Avenue friendsschoolboulder.org (303) 499-1999 PreK-8 Growing Minds Learning Academy 3700 Canfield Street growingmindsco.com (720) 659-5169 Infant-Age 8 Jarrow Montessori School 3900 Orange Court jarrow.org (303) 443-0511 Toddler-Age 12 Mapleton Montessori School 3121 29th Street mapletonmontessori.org (303) 449-4499
Regis Jesuit High School 6380 South Lewiston Way regisjesuit.com (303) 269-8000 9-12 Rock Solid Christian Academy 29 Del Mar Circle rocksolidchristian.com (303) 797-1005 K-8 St. Therese Catholic School
Crescent View Academy 10805 East Bethany Drive crescentview.org (303) 745-2245 PreK-12 Holy Love Preschool & Kindergarten 4210 South Chambers Road holylovelutheran.org (303) 693-8519 PS-K Merryhill School Aurora 5678 South Himalaya Street merryhillschoolaurora.com (303) 493-9569 6 weeks-PreK Mt. Olive Lutheran Early Childhood Education Center 11453 E Wesley mtolc.org (303) 750-9856 PreK-JK Peace with Christ Christian School 3290 South Tower Road, Aurora
forgechs.com (720) 895-9010 9-12 Shrine of St. Anne Catholic School 7320 Grant Place stannescatholic.com (303) 422-1800 K-8 St. Joan of Arc
1200 Kenton Street stthereseschool.com (303) 364-7494 K-8 BOULDER Bixby School 4760 Table Mesa Drive
10 Education Guide | 2026 Early Learning Center 12735 W. 58th Avenue stjoanelc.org (303) 422-4949 PreK-K The Academy Arvada Early Childhood Education 6412 Fig Street theacademyece.com (303) 424-0246 Toddler-K AURORA CedarWood Christian Academy 11430 E 19th Avenue cedarwoodchristian.org
bixbyschool.org (303) 494-7508 PreK-5 Boulder Country Day School 4820 Nautilus Court North bouldercountryday.org (303) 527-4931 Age 2 ½ -8th grade Boulder Journey School 1919 Yarmouth Avenue boulderjourneyschool.com
BRIGHTON Brighton Adventist Academy 820 South 5th Avenue baaconnect.org (303) 659-1223 K-10 Elmwood Baptist Academy 13100 East 144th Avenue ebabrighton.org (303) 659-3818 K-12 Zion Lutheran School 1400 Skeel Street brightonzls.org (303) 659-3443 PS-8 BROOMFIELD Apple Tree Christian Preschool & Kindergarten 545 West 10th Avenue broomfieldumc.org (303) 466-8365 Age 2 ½-K Bal Swan Children’s Center 1145 East 13th Avenue balswan.org (303) 466-6308
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Ages 2 ½-6 Mountain Shadows Montessori School 4154 63rd Street mountainshadows.org (303) 530-5353 PreK-6 Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool 17th St. & Balsam Avenue mtzionboulder.org (303) 443-8477 Toddler-PreK Sacred Heart of Jesus School 1317 Mapleton Avenue school.shjboulder.org (303) 447-2362 PS-8 September High School 96 Arapahoe Avenue septemberschool.org (303) 443-9933 7-12 Shining Mountain Waldorf School 1100 Violet Avenue shiningmountainwaldorf.org (303) 444-7697
PreK-12 Tara Performing Arts High School 4180 19th Street tarahighschool.org (303) 440-4510 9-12 Temple Grandin School 3131 Indian Road templegrandinschool.org (303) 554-7363 6-12 The Joshua School 7077 Harvest Road joshuaschool.org (303) 974-7732 Ages 3-12 Watershed School 5405 Spine Road watershedschool.org (303) 440-7520 6-12 Ziji Early Elementary School 6390 Jay Road zijiearlyelementary.org (303) 306-8711 K-2
Lutheran School & ELC 6995 West 120th Avenue bslcms.com (303) 469-2049 Infant-6 Holy Family High School 5195 West 144th Avenue holyfamilyhs.com (303) 410-1411 9-12 Hope Montessori Academy 13785 Huron Street montessorichild.com (303) 457-4400 6 weeks-K Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School 900 West Midway Boulevard school.nool.us (303) 466-4177 PS-8 CASTLE ROCK Faith Lutheran Preschool 303 North Ridge Road faithcrco.org/preschool
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Aspen Park Montessori 25782 Vosler Street aspenparkmontessori.org (303) 668-1532 PreK-3 DENVER Accelerated Schools 2160 South Cook Street acceleratedschools.org (303) 758-2003 6-12 Annunciation Catholic School 3536 Lafayette Street annunciationk8.org (303) 295-2515 PreK-8 Arrupe Jesuit High School
12 Education Guide | 2026 stmcatholic.org (303) 770-0441 PS-8 Willows Child Learning Center 6865 Quebec Street willowschildlearn.com (303) 771-4202 PS-K COLORADO SPRINGS The Colorado Springs School 21 Broadmoor Avenue css.org (719) 475-9747 PreK-12 COMMERCE CITY Rocky Mountain Lutheran High School 10391 Luther Court rmlhs.org (303) 346-1947 9-12 CONIFER (303) 688-3532 PS Merryhill School Castle Rock 4250 Trail Boss Drive merryhillcastlerock.com (844) 970-4855 6 weeks-PreK Montessori School of Castle Rock 15 South Gilbert Street montessoricastlerock.com (303) 663-6942 Toddler-PreK CENTENNIAL Centennial Montessori 6960 South Holly Circle thecentennialmontessori.com (720) 200-9220 Birth-Age 6 Joshua Early Childhood Center 5760 East Otero Avenue joshuaschool.org (720) 583-6849 Ages 2 ½-6 Shepherd of the Hills Early Learning Center 7691 South University Boulevard shepherdhillselc.org (303) 798-0711 18 Months-Age 6 St. Thomas More Catholic School 7071 East Otero Avenue
2450 South Wabash Street denverjds.org (303) 369-0663 K-12 L’École de Denver
colorado.org (303) 623-2609 Infant-8 Montessori Children’s
House of Denver 1467 Birch Street
1280 Vine Street ecoledenver.com (720) 844-0350 PreK & 5-8 Escuela de Guadalupe 660 Julian Street escuelaguadalupe.org (303) 964-8456 PreK-8 Garfield Montessori School 3617 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard garfieldmontessori.org (303) 388-8828 PreK-K Graland Country Day School 55 Clermont Street graland.org (303) 399-0390 PS-8 Iliff Preschool & Kindergarten 4140 East Iliff Avenue iliffpreschool.com (303) 757-3551 Toddler-K Inner City School 2280 East 16th Avenue innercityschool.org (303) 316-4533 PreK-6 International School of Denver 7701 East First Place, Unit C isdenver.org (303) 340-3647 K1 (Age 3)-8 JCC Early Learning School 350 South Dahlia Street jccdenver.org (303) 316-6377 Toddler-PS Monarch Montessori of Denver 4895 Peoria Street
mchdenver.org (303) 797-8985 PreK-9 Montessori School of Denver 1460 South Holly Street montessoridenver.org (720) 606-4321 Toddler-8 Montessori School of Wild Pines 2695 South Jersey Street, Age 15 months-6 years Montview Community Preschool & Kindergarten 1980 Dahlia Street montviewpreschool.org (303) 322-7296 PS-K Notre Dame Parish School 2165 South Zenobia Street notredamedenver.org (303) 935-3549 PS-8 Rabbi Steven Foster Early Learning Center 51 Grape Street elc.emanueldenver.org (303) 321-7258 PreK-K Ricks Center for Gifted Children at DU 2040 South York Street morgridge.du.edu/ricks (303) 871-2982 PS-8 St. Anne’s Episcopal School 2701 South York Street st-annes.org (303) 756-9481 PS-8 St. James Catholic School 1250 Newport Street stjamesdenver.org (303) 333-8275 PS-8 St. John’s School Holly Hills mswp.org (303) 722-7708
4343 Utica Street arrupejesuit.com (303) 455-7449 9-12
Beth Jacob High School of Denver 5100 West 14th Avenue bjhs.org (303) 893-1333 9-12 Blessed Sacrament
Catholic School 1958 Elm Street bscs-denver.net (303) 377-8835 PS-8
Christ the King Catholic School 860 Elm Street ckrcs.org (303) 321-2123 PS-8 Colorado Academy 3800 South Pierce Street coloradoacademy.org (303) 986-1501 Prek-12 Denver Academy 4400 East Iliff Avenue denveracademy.org (303) 777-5161 2-12 Denver Academy of Torah 6825 East Alameda Avenue datcampus.org (720) 859-6806 K-12 Denver Jewish Day School
monarchm.com (303) 712-2001 Infant-PreK, K-5 Montessori Academy of Colorado 2500 Curtis Street montessoriacademyof
Early Learning Center 700 South Franklin Street sjdenverschool.org (303) 733-3778 PreK-8 Stanley British Primary School 350 Quebec Street
thegardnerschool.com (720) 672-9980 Infant-K The Village Child Development Center 9400 East Belleview Avenue thevillagelc.com (303) 290-9005 Toddler-K HIGHLANDS RANCH Arma Dei Academy 341 East Wildcat Reserve Parkway armadeiacademy.com (303) 346-4523 PS-12 Cherry Hills Christian School
(720) 303-2687 Infant-PreK Augustine Classical Academy 480 South Kipling Street augustineclassical.org (720) 446-6286 PS-12 Clever Kids Learning Center Building 64 child-care-preschool. brighthorizons.com (720) 258-4210 Infant-PreK Concordia Preschool 13371 West Alameda Parkway clcgrace.org (303) 989-5260 PS-K Denver Christian School 3898 South Teller Street denverchristian.org (303) 733-2421 PS-12 Denver Street School (West Campus) 1380 Ammons Street denverstreetschool.org (303) 847-7582 9-12 Lakewood United Methodist Preschool 1390 Brentwood Street lumpreschool.org (303) 238-9082 PS Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School 10530 West 20th Avenue olfcs.com (303) 233-2500 PS-8 Wellspring Catholic Academy of St. Bernadette 1100 Upham Street gowellspring.org (303) 237-0401 PS-8 LITTLETON Abiding Hope Preschool & Kindergarten 6337 South Robb Way abidinghopepreschool.org (303) 932-9160 PS-K Foothills Christian
(303) 762-8300 PreK-12 The Joshua School 2303 East Dartmouth Avenue joshuaschool.org (303) 758-7171 Ages 3-18 EVERGREEN Evergreen Academy 28253 Meadow Drive evergreenacademy.org (720) 831-2262 Infant-PS Evergreen Country Day School 1036 El Rancho Road evergreencountryday.org (303) 674-3400 PreK-8 Montessori School of Evergreen 6989 Highway 73 montessori-evergreen.org (303) 674-0093 Toddler-8 FORT COLLINS Fort Collins Montessori School 1109 West Harmony Road focomontessori.org (970) 631-8612 PreK-6 FOXFIELD Our Lady of Loreto Catholic School 18000 East Arapahoe Road ololcatholicschool.org (303) 951-8330 PreK-8 GOLDEN Cornerstone Montessori School 15970 West 50th Avenue cornerstonemontessori.net (303) 277-0245 Toddler-K Thrive Preschool 17602 West 14th Avenue thrivepreschool.com (303) 278-7772 Infant-PS GREENWOOD VILLAGE Aspen Academy 5859 South University Boulevard aspenacademy.org (303) 346-3500 PreK-8 The Gardner School of DTC 5580 South Park Place
stanleybps.org (303) 360-0803 K-8
Temple Sinai Preschool 3509 South Glencoe Street
sinaidenver.org (303) 759-1827 15 months-PreK
The Denver Waldorf School 2100 South Pennsylvania Street denverwaldorf.org (303) 777-0531 PreK-12 Three Bears Learning Center 1461 South Dayton Street threebearslc.com (303) 369-6464 Toddler-K Yeshiva Toras Chaim of Denver 1555 Stuart Street ytcdenver.org (303) 629-8200 9-12 EASTLAKE Eastlake Montessori Preschool 12583 3rd Street eastlakemontessori.com (303) 452-3835 Ages 3-7 ENGLEWOOD All Souls Catholic School 4951 South Pennsylvania Street allsoulscatholic.org/school (303) 789-2155 PreK-8 Humanex Academy
3900 Grace Boulevard cherryhillschristian.org (303) 791-5500 PS-8
Espree Child Learning Center 5811 Gleneagles Village Parkway
espreeclc.com (303) 471-1110 PS-K
Mile High Academy 1733 Dad Clark Drive milehighacademy.org (303) 744-1069 PS-12 St. Luke’s Little School 8817 South Broadway stlukeslittleschool.org (303) 791-1982 Ages 2 ½-5 Valor Christian High School 3775 Grace Boulevard govalor.com (303) 471-3000 9-12 LAFAYETTE Adventure Montessori 250 South Cherrywood Drive adventuremontessori.com (303) 665-6789 Infant-Age 12 Dawson School 10455 Dawson Drive dawsonschool.org (303) 665-6679 K-12 LAKEWOOD Advantage Learning Center 155 Van Gordon Street advantagelc.net
2700 South Zuni Street humanexacademy.com (303) 783-0137 6-12 Kent Denver School 4000 East Quincy Avenue
kentdenver.org (303) 770-7660 6-12 St. Mary’s Academy 4545 South University Boulevard stmarys.academy
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14 Education Guide | 2026 Desiderata School 8979 Nelson Road desiderataschool.com (303) 678-9335 5-12 Gateway Montessori School 1500 9th Avenue gmslongmont.com (303) 772-3864 PreK-K Longmont Christian School 9941 Lone Tree Parkway amblesidecolorado.com (720) 712-0464 K-12 Merryhill School Lone Tree 8502 Park Meadows Drive merryhilllonetree.com (303) 493-9385 6 weeks-PreK Montessori School at Lone Tree 9396 Erminedale Drive montessoriatlonetree.com (303) 799-8540 Age 2 ½-K LONGMONT Preschool & Kindergarten 6100 South Devinney Way fcpk.org (303) 972-3162 Toddler-K Front Range Christian School 6657 West Ottawa Ave Street frcs.org (720) 922-3269 PS-12 Havern School 4000 South Wadsworth havernschool.org (303) 986-4587 K-8 St. Mary Catholic School 6833 South Prince Street littletoncatholicschool.com (303) 798-2375 PS-8 Stepping Stones Learning Center of Littleton 10670 Bradford Road sslcoflittleton.com (303) 904-1121 Infant-Age 12 LONE TREE Ambleside School
Infant-Age 12 PARKER Ave Maria Catholic School 9056 East Parker Road avemaria.school (720) 842-5400 PS-8 Lutheran High School 11249 Newlin Gulch Boulevard lhsparker.org (303) 841-5551 9-12 Parker Landing Child Development Center 16835 Northgate Drive parkerlandingcdc.com (303) 841-5006 Infants-PreK Parker Montessori 10750 Victorian Drive parkermontessori.com (303) 841-4325 Infant-Age 6 Renaissance Montessori Academy 16740 Keystone Boulevard THORNTON A Child’s Touch 9141 Poze Boulevard achildstouch.com (720) 547-4365 Infant-K WESTMINSTER Belleview Christian School 3455 West 83rd Avenue belleviewchristian.com (303) 427-5459 Toddler-12 Flatirons Academy 12000 Zuni Street flatironsacademy.org (303) 451-1421 K-12 Noah’s Ark Learning Center 3501 West 104th Avenue noahsarklc.com (303) 466-6887 Infant-PreK Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School 8997 West 88th Avenue rmaschool.org (303) 840-6119 Toddler-5
1440 Collyer Street longmontchristian.org (303) 776-3254 PS-12 St. John the Baptist
svlchurch.com (303) 424-1306 PS-8
The Academy Westminster Early Childhood Education Center 5170 West 113th Avenue theacademyece.com (303) 438-8610 Toddler-K Wooden Shoe Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten 9180 Yarrow Street woodenshoe-childcare.com (303) 422-6195 Toddler-PreK WHEAT RIDGE Alpine Valley School 4501 Parfet Street alpinevalleyschool.com (303) 271-0525 K-12 Beth Eden Baptist School 2600 Wadsworth Boulevard bethedenschool.org (303) 232-2313 K-12 Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic School 3920 Pierce Street sppscatholic.com (303) 424-0402 PS-8 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool brighthorizons.com (877) 624-4532 Infant-PreK Everbrook Academy everbrookacademy.com (844) 501-2314 Infant-School Age Little People’s Landing littlepeopleslanding.com (303) 972-0787 Infant-School Age The Cottage School cottageschoolsco.com (303) 546-6814 Infant-K
Catholic School 350 Emery Street school.johnthebaptist.org (303) 776-8760 PS-8 LOUISVILLE Fairview Montessori School 1501 Jefferson Avenue fairviewmontessori.com (303) 661-0343 Toddler-K St. Louis Catholic School 925 Grant Avenue school.stlp.org (303) 666-6220 PS-8 The Patchwork School 1428 Main Street thepatchworkschool.com (720) 271-6729 Ages 1-7 MORRISON Red Rocks Christian Preschool 14711 West Morrison Road redrockschristianpreschool.org (303) 922-8305 Ages 3 & 4-K NIWOT Boulder Valley Waldorf School 6500 West Drycreek Parkway 9447 Niwot Road rmcaonline.org (303) 652-9162 PS-8 NORTHGLENN Gethsemane Lutheran School 10675 Washington Street church.glutheranschool.com (303) 451-6895 PS-8 Step by Step Child Developmental Center 10689 Melody Drive stepbystepchildcare.net (303) 451-1740 bvwaldorf.org (303) 652-0130 PS-8 Rocky Mountain Christian Academy
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Charter School Listing ARVADA Excel Academy 11500 West 84th Avenue excel.jeffcopublicschools.org (303) 467-2295 K-8 AURORA Academy of Advanced Learning 431 Sable Boulevard 10455 East 25th Avenue rockymountainprep.org (720) 863-8922 PreK-5 Vanguard Classical School East 1701 East Ohio Drive vanguardclassical.org (303) 338-4110 K-12 BROOMFIELD 1810 Eastlake Boulevard eastlakehs.net (719) 300-8947 9-12 Grand Peak Academy 7036 Cowpoke Road grandpeakacademy.org (719) 495-7360 PreK-8 New Summit Charter Academy
academy.org (303) 288-6111 6-8 DENVER 5280 High School 1200 West Mississippi Avenue 5280highschool.org (720) 919-1056 9-12 Academy 360 12000 East 47th Avenue academy-360.org (303) 574-1360 ECE 3-5 Arrupe Jesuit High School 4343 Utica Street arrupejesuit.com (303) 455-7449 9-12 Downtown Denver Expeditionary School 1860 Lincoln Street ddeschool.org (720) 424-2350 K-5 DSST: Cedar High School 150 South Pearl Street dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6350 9-12 DSST: Cedar Middle School
thirdfuture.org (720) 500-5252 K-8 Aurora Academy Charter School 10251 East 1st Avenue
Prospect Ridge Academy 2555 Preble Creek Parkway prospectridgeacademy.org (720) 399-0300 K-12 CASTLE PINES American Academy Castle Pines Campus 6982 Mira Vista Lane aak8.org (720) 292-5200 PK-8 CASTLE ROCK Renaissance Secondary School 3954 Trail Boss Lane renaissancesecondary.org (720) 689-6120 6-12 COLORADO SPRINGS Academy for Advanced & Creative Learning 2510 North Chestnut Street
7899 Lexington Drive newsummitcharter.org (719) 749-4010 K-8 Orton Academy 3115 Larkspur Drive ortonk8.org (719) 313-9903 2-8 Rocky Mountain Classical Academy 4620 Antelope Ridge Drive rmcacs.org (719) 622-8000 K-8 COMMERCE CITY The STEAD School 18251 Homestead Trail thesteadschool.org (720) 835-2995 9-11 Victory Preparatory Academy 5701 Quebec Street communityleadership
aacademy.org (303) 367-5983 K-8 Aurora Science & Tech Middle School 2540 North Scranton Street dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6397 9-12 Global Village Academy Aurora 16401 East Alameda Drive aurora.gvaschools.org (720) 571-2303 K-8 New Legacy Charter School 2091 Dayton Street newlegacycharter.org (303) 340-7880 6 weeks-12 Rocky Mountain Prep Fletcher
academyacl.org (719) 434-6566 K-8 Eastlake High School
150 South Pearl Street dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6350 6-8
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DSST: Cole High School 3240 Humboldt Street dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6354 6-8 DSST: College View High School 3111 West Dartmouth Avenue dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6320 9-12 DSST: College View Middle School 3111 West Dartmouth Avenue dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6320 6-8 DSST: Conservatory Green High School 5590 Central Park Boulevard dsstpublicschools.org (303) 802-4127 9-12
(303) 320-5570 9-12 DSST: Montview Middle School 2000 Valentia Street dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6380 6-8 French American School of Denver 2350 North Gaylord Street
KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy 375 South Tejon Street kippcolorado.org (303) 623-5772 5-8 KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary 3400 West Nevada Place kippcolorado.org (720) 452-2572 ECE-4 Omar D. Blair Charter School 4905 Cathay Street omardblaircharterschool.com (303) 371-9570 K-8 Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley 3752 Tennyson Street rockymountainprep.org (720) 464-3550 PreK-5 Rocky Mountain Prep Creekside 7808 Cherry Creek South Drive rockymountainprep.org (720) 863-8920 PreK-5 Rocky Mountain Prep Federal 2626 West Evans Avenue rockymountainprep.org (720) 460-2800 6-8 Rocky Mountain Prep Green Valley Ranch 4800 Telluride Street, Building 5 rockymountainprep.org (303) 999-2893 6-8 Rocky Mountain Prep Noel 5290 Kittredge Street rockymountainprep.org (303) 999-3825 6-8 Rocky Mountain Prep Rise 18250 East 51st Avenue rockymountainprep.org (720) 485-6393 9-12 Rocky Mountain Prep Ruby Hill 2626 West Evans Avenue rockymountainprep.org (720) 460-2800 K-5 Rocky Mountain Prep SMART
3201 West Arizona Avenue rockymountainprep.org (303) 962-9880 9-12
Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest
911 South Hazel Court rockymountainprep.org (720) 440-2277 6-8
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
fasdenver.org (720) 966-1380 K-5 Girls Athletic
3201 West Arizona Avenue rockymountainprep.org (303) 962-9880 6-8 Vanguard Classical School West 801 Yosemite Street vanguardclassical.org (303) 691-2384 K-8 Wyatt Academy
Leadership School 750 Galapago Street
galsdenver.org (303) 282-6437 6-12
Highline Academy Northeast Campus 19451 East Maxwell Place highlineacademy.org (720) 485-5172 ECE-5 Highline Academy Southeast Campus 2170 South Dahlia Street highlineacademy.org (303) 759-7808 K-8 KIPP Denver Collegiate High School 451 South Tejon Street kippcolorado.org (303) 922-5324 9-12 KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy 18250 East 51st Avenue kippcolorado.org (720) 452-2570 9-12 KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School 4635 Walden Street kippcolorado.org (303) 307-1970 5-8 KIPP Northeast Elementary 4635 Walden Street kippcolorado.org (720) 452-2551 ECE-4
DSST: Conservatory Green Middle School 8499 East Stoll Place dsstpublicschools.org (303) 802-4120 6-8 DSST: Elevate Northeast High School 10825 East 47th Avenue dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6305 9-11 DSST: Elevate Northeast Middle School 10825 East 47th Avenue dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6305 6-8
3620 Franklin Street wyattacademy.org (303) 292-5515 K-5 ENGLEWOOD Parker Performing Arts School 15035 Compark Boulevard parkerperformingarts.org (720) 709-7400 K-8 ERIE Aspen Ridge Preparatory School 705 Austin Avenue aspenridgeprepschool.org (720) 242-6225 PreK-8 FIRESTONE Firestone Charter Academy 5753 Twilight Avenue firestone-charter-academy.org (303) 772-3711 PreK-8
16 Education Guide | 2026 DSST: Green Valley Ranch High School 4800 Telluride Street, Building 2 dsstpublicschools.org (303) 524-6300 9-12 DSST: Green Valley Ranch Middle School 4800 Telluride Street, Building 3 dsstpublicschools.org (303)524-6300 6-8 DSST: Montview High School 2000 Valentia Street dsstpublicschools.org
HIGHLANDS RANCH Ben Franklin Academy
2270 Plaza Drive bfacademy.org (720) 383-4519 PreK-8
STEM School Highlands Ranch 8773 South Ridgeline Boulevard stemk12.org (303) 683-7836
St. Vrain Community Montessori School 1055 Delaware Avenue svcmontessori.org (303) 682-4339 K-8 PARKER American Academy Lincoln Meadows Campus 10260 Twenty Mile Road aak8.org (720) 292-5300 PreK-8 American Academy Motsenbocker Campus 11155 Motsenbocker Road aak8.org (720) 292-5600 PreK-8 Global Village Academy Douglas County 18451 Ponderosa Drive douglascounty.gvaschools.org (720) 476-8044 K-5 North Star Academy 16700 Keystone Boulevard nstaracademy.org
(720) 851-7827 K-8 Parker Core Knowledge 11661 Pine Drive ckcs.net (303) 840-7070 PreK-8 Peyton Library Tree Academy 8579 Eastonville Road ltaeagles.org (719) 559-8733 K-12 THORNTON Global Village Academy North 124515 Grant Street northglenn.gvaschools.org (303) 446-7100 K-8
K-12 LAFAYETTE Peak to Peak Charter School
westgateschool.org (303) 452-0967 K-12 Watkins Sky Ranch Academy 849 North Carrie Street, nhaschools.com (720) 574-9548 K-8 WESTMINSTER Woodrow Wilson Academy 8300 West 94th Avenue wwacademy.org (303) 431-3694 K-8 Woodrow Wilson Academy’s Home School Connection 11355 North Sheridan Boulevard wwahomeschool.org (720) 289-9230 Ages: 5-12
800 Merlin Drive peaktopeak.org (303) 453-4600 K-12
LAKEWOOD Addenbrooke Classical Academy 3940 South Teller Street addenbrooke.org (303) 989-1336 PreK-8 Addenbrooke Classical Academy High School 3605 South Teller Street addenbrooke.org (303) 989-1336 9-12 Lively Arts Home School Program 1755 Dover Street mpcshomeschool.org (720) 808-5181 PreK-8 LONGMONT
Stargate Charter School 14530 Washington Street stargateschool.org (303) 450-3936 K-12 Westgate Community School 12500 Washington Street
WHEAT RIDGE Mountain Phoenix Community School 4725 Miller Street mountainphoenix.org (303) 728-9100 PreK-8
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Schools as Community Hubs BY AMANDA CIANI T he sun is still rising, yet eager learners are being dropped off at school to start their morning off right with a enable schools and their partners to generate optimal whole-child conditions for student learning and development, including:
adult learning programs where schools may organize adult ESL and GED classes, legal aid partnerships, parenting workshops, housing and utility assistance referrals, and more. Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities So much learning happens during the school day! But enriching education can also take place during out-of-school time. The nonprofits Out-of-School Time (NOST) Grant programs available in Colorado include before- and after-school, fifth day, weekend, and summer programming. Just because school isn’t in session doesn’t mean that learning and fun have to stop. The CDE states, “As of January 1, 2026, a total of 1,887 public school students across Colorado have participated in programming funded by this grant.” Ensuring students are healthy and supported enough to learn, strengthening their home lives, and increasing learning opportunities outside of regular school hours all lead to effective, enriching educational experiences and outcomes! Dr. Susana Córdova notes that, “Students benefit from stronger relationships with caring adults, opportunities to participate in enriching activities, and a greater sense of belonging. When students feel connected to their school, they’re more likely to attend regularly, engage in learning, and reach their full potential.” So yes, better attendance, behavior, and higher graduation rates are major benefits of this strategy, but so is the feeling of being connected to the community! Colorado’s vision of schools being pillars of the community sets the state apart and truly aims for flourishing, thriving students both in and out of school. To learn more, visit ed.cde. state.co.us.
healthy breakfast. During the day, a student with a tummy ache visits the school’s on- campus clinic. While many kids rush home when the final class bell rings, others stick around for a variety of after-school clubs being offered. Some parents also venture in for adult learning classes taking place that night. With people coming and going for this program or that activity, the parking lot at the local school is a busy, bustling place because schools have become the heartbeat of their neighborhoods. Modern schools are so much more than ABCs and 123s. While they provide those fundamentals of education, they now offer so much more. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) calls this the “community schools strategy.” “The community schools strategy transforms a school into a place where educators, local community members, families, and students work together to strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development.” This shift takes a school from being a place just for kids to being a place centered around kids… this means involving families and the community, bringing back the much-needed village that families desperately need. Dr. Susana Córdova, Commissioner of Education, notes, “The community schools strategy recognizes that students learn best when their families and communities are engaged partners. By bringing together educators, families, local organizations, and service providers, schools become trusted neighborhood hubs where students receive the support they need both inside and outside the classroom.” The CDE implements several key practices to
INTEGRATED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORTS A child who is hungry, doesn’t feel well, or is worried about where they are going to sleep at night cannot fully focus on their studies at school. Aiming to reduce barriers of learning, on-site services at schools help support student well-being. The focus is on more than education: Schools are now concerned with healthy development and the conditions children need to learn. Schools nurture student growth through medical, dental and healthcare services, tutoring and academic support, and resources for families such as housing assistance, clothing closets, and food banks. Community gardens may be planted, meals are provided over the summer and weekends, and there may be clothing closets, too. Overall, the shift has been made to where schools care about their students beyond the first and last bell of the school day because a student who feels their best will learn best. By encouraging education to function as a partnership, the CDE actively seeks collaboration and engagement from the community. Through open coffee talks and other forms of communication, schools can identify needs and explore solutions together. Family stability is a major component of student success, and modern schools recognize that bringing resources together under one roof can be of benefit. Beyond adolescent academics, schools are also expanding their reach to adult learners through the family and student engagement pillar. The Office of Family, School, and Community Partnerships supports local POWERFUL FAMILY AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
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