Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo - With 174 students, relationships are at the core of the Colorado Rocky Mountain School experience. This close-knit community resides on a 320-acre historic ranch, at the confluence of two rivers and base of Mount Sopris, providing not only an outdoor learning laboratory but a launch point for boundless outdoor adventure.

Best Colorado Boarding Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 604 students located throughout Colorado.

Top Colorado Boarding Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Colorado Timberline Academy
Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Fall Trip in the Slot Canyons
(4)
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Grades: 9-12, PG
| 40 students
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
Grades: 9-12
| 230 students
Steamboat Mountain School
Steamboat Mountain School Photo - We believe in the value of selfless service, both locally and globally. All students participate in weekly service work in the Steamboat Springs area.
(5)
42605 RCR 36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Grades: 9-12, PG
K-12, PG (day)
| 160 students

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 $64,325 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 (55%) 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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