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Denver CO Schools Many outstanding educational opportunities exist in Denver, Colorado. Denver boasts exemplary public schools, private schools with a variety of specialized programs, as well as nationally-known colleges and universities. The Denver area prides itself on making education a top priority. Citizens and educational institutions continually work together in encouraging the students of their community to take advantage of the variety of educational opportunities available throughout the Denver area.
Denver Public SchoolsCurrently, DPS operates 73 elementary schools, 15 K-8 schools, 17 Middle Schools, 14 High Schools, and 19 Charter Schools. They also operate other school programs including the Denver School of the Arts, the Center for International Studies, Emily Griffith Opportunity School, DPS Online High School, an International Baccalaureate program, a Highly Gifted and Talented Program, and CEC Middle College of Denver. DPS also operates the Balarat Program, an outdoor education, western history, and environmental studies program at a 720-acre (2.9 km2) site in the mountains northwest of Boulder. In total, DPS educates approximately 73,000 students. Click here for a list of schools within the Denver Public Schools system. Denver Private SchoolsDenver Academy Founded in 1972, Denver Academy is internationally recognized for the quality of our program. As the only coed, 1st through 12th grade independent school in the Denver metro area dedicated to teaching students with unique learning profiles, we are completely and passionately committed to finding out how each of our students learns best.
Denver International School is an independent school that fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, Spain and other countries by offering early immersion bilingual international education, accredited by participating governments, in order to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. St. James Elementary School St. James Catholic School is committed to providing academic excellence for its students, from preschool age through 8th grade. Our academic success is evident: Graland Country Day School Originating as a “country” school, Graland is now an urban center of learning in the heart of Denver. We take an active role in our neighborhood and community, whether in the downtown soup kitchen or the mountain hiking trail. We enjoy and appreciate the Colorado outdoors, and students learn to become the stewards of their surroundings. It is a place where youngsters are safe. They can take appropriate risks. They can spread their wings and attempt new flights while secure in the knowledge that they are known and loved by an extended school family. Our motto carries both a literal and inspirational meaning for children here: Ascende Omnem Montem, or Climb Every Mountain.
At Denver Lutheran High School, we are committed to helping all students grow in their faith in Jesus Christ and in living that faith daily. Our Vision is making Denver Lutheran High School the premier choice for Christian education in the Denver-Metro area through nurturing academic excellence and encouraging growth in Christ. Loyola Catholic School Each student has an opportunity to learn and grow in a structured environment. The school offers many fine programs including a full-day Kindergarten and a traditional sixth grade. Christian values are taught and stressed in every facet of the school day. Qualified faculty is readily available to parents. Small classes allow for individualized instruction. Learning Labs provide a specialized academic environment for children with learning and achievement problems. Computer assisted instruction is a vital aspect of the classroom. The Denver Waldorf School Founded in 1974, The Denver Waldorf School is a non-profit, independent, co-educational school for toddlers through 12th Grade with a student population of 290 students. We are located in central Denver in the Congress Park neighborhood just east of the Botanical Gardens.
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic School is a ministry of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. We are rooted in the truth and love of Christ and His Church and are committed to educating the whole child for the future. As a Catholic elementary school in the Archdiocese of Denver, we offer children excellence in education through: We embrace the values which were demonstrated by our Patron Saint Vincent de Paul of charity, compassion and a spirit of generosity. Denver Street School The Denver Street School offers struggling students a second chance to earn a high school diploma through a fully accredited program in a small classroom setting. The Denver Street School believes that a quality education is the most effective approach to transforming many underprivileged members of our society into productive citizens, and serves the population of students in Metro Denver that have struggled with, dropped-out or been expelled from the public school system, helping them toward self-sufficiency through education. Good Shepherd Catholic School Good Shepherd is a special place. Like all schools in the Archdiocese, we're proud of our rigorous academics, strong connection with and support for our families, and our Catholic faith formation. In addition, Good Shepherd is unique in its programming. We offer parallel programs of Montessori and Traditional curriculums from preschool through grade 4. From grades 5 though 8, the students recombine in a Traditional academic program.
Emmaus Lutheran School began in 1908 to serve the greater west side communities of Denver. From its small beginnings the school has grown from a kindergarten to all eight grades and in 2007 a new Preschool was added. Our grades are combined in the following fashion: Preschool, stands alone, full-day Kindergarten - stands alone, Grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8. Educational research verifies the fact that a dual grade setting teaches students responsibility, independence, and aides the teacher by having students for two years in a row. Emmaus offers a full curriculum. At the core of this curriculum is our religious heritage, namely the Bible as the sole rule and norm of life. Subjects are taught from secular text books, but the difference is we have Christian teachers that are allowed to integrate their faith in and with each subject. Religion is taught from materials from Concordia Publishing House and is a Bible survey course. Chapel is also part of the normal week and is normally held on Wednesdays in the church. Colorado Academy Here at Colorado Academy, you will be encouraged to develop your talent in arts and athletics and gain a balanced appreciation for the stimulating activities that complement the fundamental academic experience. From grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelve, CA seeks to develop “the whole person” and transform the lives of young people. With an innovative and rigorous curriculum rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, our teachers are dedicated to developing the critical thinking skills of students. With small class sizes, the faculty at Colorado Academy can get to know you as an individual and support you on your intellectual journey. Further, you will be surrounded by fellow students who want to learn and engage in rich classroom discussions.
DCS can serve up to 1200 students across its three campuses allowing for a close-knit educational experience. Weekly chapels, regular service projects and Bible classes help mature our students in their faith. Our curriculum is comprehensive and traditional in all grades and includes strong programs in music, drama, and art. Emphasis is placed on development of the ability to critique culture and to evaluate all of life from a Christian worldview. Denver Christian Schools has established a long-held reputation for academic excellence. Our educational perspective consistently delivers superior performance, including top-level achievement on standardized tests including the SAT and ACT tests for high school students, and Iowa Tests of Basic Skills for elementary and middle school students. About 99% of our high school students graduate. Dropping out is not an issue at our school. 94% of our graduates successfully go on to college. Clearly, DCS sets long-term life goals in the hearts and minds of its students. Denver CollegesUniversity of Denver Founded in 1864 is the oldest private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. The University of Denver is a coeducational, four-year university in Denver, Colorado. DU currently enrolls approximately 10,791 students, divided between graduate and undergraduate programs. The 125-acre (0.51 km2) main campus is a designated arboretum and is located primarily in the University Neighborhood, about seven miles (11 km) south of downtown Denver. DU's graduate and professional programs keep pace with the world. We pioneered a new field of study with our homeland security program. But we keep pace on the undergraduate level, too. DU has one of the country's only video game degrees open to undergraduate students. All across campus, there are programs that allow you to design your own degree. And, there are several ways to obtain a bachelor's and master's degree in five years.
JWU’s Denver Campus gives you the best of both worlds – a quiet, 26-acre campus with a stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop, just ten minutes from downtown Denver. Here you’ll get rigorous career education and hands-on learning while living in one of the most dynamic cities in the world. Red Rocks Community College Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Lakewood, Colorado, Red Rocks Community College offers more than 150 programs and 650 courses leading to two-year degrees or professional certificates. Heritage College Our Colorado Heritage campus in Denver operates as a massage therapy school, medical assistant / medical assisting school, x-ray medical technician™ school, pharmacy technician school, esthetician school, and personal trainer school. While Heritage cannot guarantee employment, our training is designed to lead to entry level positions in meaningful careers and jobs in such diverse professions as X-Ray Medical Technician™, Pharmacy Technician, Esthetician, Medical Assistant, Personal Fitness Trainer, and Massage Therapist.
Colorado State University is a public institution of higher learning located in Fort Collins, Colorado in the United States. Colorado State University is the state's land grant university and the flagship campus university of the Colorado State University System. The current enrollment is approximately 25,000 students. The university has approximately 1,400 faculty in eight colleges and 55 academic departments. Bachelor's degrees are offered in 62 fields of study, with Master's degrees in 59 fields. Colorado State confers doctoral degrees in 38 fields of study, in addition to a professional degree in veterinary medicine. Please visit my other school pages for more information on private schools and colleges in the area by clicking below: Highlands Ranch and Castle Rock Schools |
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