For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 595 students located throughout Colorado.
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Top Colorado 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 60% Tuition listed
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Gr: 9-12, PG | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 6 students Acceptance rate: 90% Tuition listed
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Gr: 9-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 70% Tuition listed
42605 RCR 36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Gr: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Colorado?
There are 4 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Colorado.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Colorado?
The average Colorado boarding school tuition cost is $65,950 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Colorado?
Fountain Valley School of Colorado, founded in 1930, is the oldest boarding school in Colorado.
What boarding school in Colorado has the lowest acceptance rates?
Colorado Rocky Mountain School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (60%) in Colorado.
What boarding school in Colorado has the highest average SAT scores?
Fountain Valley School of Colorado has the highest average SAT scores (1280) in Colorado.
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