For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 585 students located throughout Colorado.
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Top Colorado Boarding Schools (2026-27)
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: 4:1 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 | 8-12 (day) | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 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
Historical Statistics Overview
This State (CO)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
4 Schools
6.4 Schools
# Students
595 Students
2,517 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (CO)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
63%
69%
Academic Programs
This State (CO)
US
Avg. AP Courses
11
22
Avg. IB Courses
None reported
28
Avg. Class Size
11
13
Academic Performance
This State (CO)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Colorado report Avg. SAT Score, so the West regional average is shown for that row.
Avg. SAT Score
1289
1271
Avg. ACT Score
25
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
73%
59%
Tuition and Finances
This State (CO)*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Colorado report Avg. Tuition (International), Avg. Financial Aid Grant and Avg. Endowment, so the West regional average is shown for those rows.
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$65,950
$64,455
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$38,975
$38,004
Avg. Tuition (International)
$66,137
$62,450
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
43%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$29,142
$27,075
Avg. Endowment
$51 MM
$84 MM
Student Diversity
This State (CO)
US
% Students of Color
17%
30%
% International Students
13%
27%
% Boarding Students
70%
59%
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 (1300) in Colorado.
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