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Colorado Timberline Academy
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
Steamboat Mountain School

Best Colorado Boarding Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 604 students located throughout Colorado.
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Colorado Timberline Academy
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
Steamboat Mountain School

Top Colorado Boarding Schools (2026)

Carbondale, CO
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 55%
Tuition listed
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
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Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Fall Trip in the Slot Canyons
Colorado Timberline Academy
Gr: 9-12, PG | 40 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 6 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Tuition listed
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
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Fountain Valley School of Colorado Photo - Fountain Valley School is a coed independent college preparatory school that offers day and boarding programs for students in grades 9-12. FVS was established in 1930 and is located on an 1,100 acre campus in Colorado Springs, Colo., which is 70 miles (115 km) south of Denver. Colorado's mountain ski resorts are two hours to the west, and the School
Fountain Valley School of Colorado
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students
Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Tuition listed
6155 Fountain Valley School Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
(719) 391-5251
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Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat Mountain School
Gr: 9-12, PG | K-12, PG (day) | 170 students
Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
42605 RCR 36
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
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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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Boarding Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 604
  • Average Tuition: $64,325
  • Average Acceptance Rate: 72%
  • Average Class Size: 11 students
  • % Students Boarding: 71%
  • % International Students: 14%
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 42%
  • % Faculty w/Advanced Degree: 64%

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