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Independent Education Independent Minds Affordable Quality Education Wholesome Communities Partnerships with Parents Personal Attention Our mission is to increase community awareness of independent schools |
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BACIS offers parents and children the freedom to
explore options to have an educational experience
"outside the box." For further information about BACIS, please
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Bixby School 4760 Table Mesa Drive Tours available by appointment |
Preschool–5 Serves preschool through elementary level children and their families, integrating academic, artistic, physical, and social development in a small community setting. Our mission is to cultivate critical thinking; promote independence and self-confidence; instill empathy, respect, and responsibility; and inspire a love of learning. |
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Country Day School 4820 Nautilus Ct. N. |
Preschool, K–8 Our mission is to provide a well-rounded, classical education of academic excellence and social development in a safe environment, where students are motivated and inspired to become lifelong learners and productive, responsible citizens. A member of the NAIS and the ACIS, BCD also hosts an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, giving students a well-rounded background with an emphasis in writing, critical thinking, analysis and creative problem solving. |
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Boulder Jewish Day School Tours available by appointment
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Preschool–5 The mission of the Boulder Jewish Day School is educational excellence. We foster a passion for learning in secular and Judaic studies, introduce and sustain a joyous appreciation of Jewish culture and ritual, and instill the highest of ethical standards. We embrace and serve all members of the greater Boulder community within an atmosphere of respect for diversity. |
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George L. Bridge School 6717 S. Boulder Rd. |
Grades 6–12 Our mission is to provide a coeducational college preparatory program for grades 6 to 12. With academics at the core, George L. Bridge School believes that small classes and energetic, passionate teachers inspire students to develop knowledge, confidence, and perseverance. Our programs focus on developing intellectual character, social responsibility and personal integrity. We engage students in living with purpose, learning with passion, and preparing for the academic demands of college and leadership in a changing world. |
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Broomfield Academy 7203 W. 120th Ave |
Junior Kindergarten–6 Broomfield Academy provides individualized programming for children in Junior Kindergarten through Sixth Grade, allowing them to become exceptional, accelerated, and creative students. Broomfield Academy is nationally accredited, offers very small class sizes, individualized learning plans and an advanced curriculum. Full-day programming is offered for children ages 3-12 including a before/after school program, art, music, technology, physical education, and Spanish and Chinese language instruction. The school is a member of the National Association for Gifted Children and the National Independent Private Schools Association. In recent Stanford Achievement Tests, most Broomfield Academy students have scored more than two years above grade level. |
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Catalyst Education of Colorado 2575 Park Lane, Suite 100 |
Grades 9–12 Catalyst EDU is ideal for the teen who has suffered a personal setback, no longer feels comfortable at school, or who needs a high school that collaborates with health-related services. Students find a unique educational experience in Catalyst EDU that includes a flexible, supportive personal relationships, high scholastic expectations and genuine intellectual challenge. Individually designed academic classes and community-based experiences form the backbone of a Catalyst education that actively engages the student in mastering the skills for the 21st Centery. Our college-like block schedule fits around a student's other commitments and is ideal preparation for college or other postsecondary options. |
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Alexander Dawson School 10455 Dawson Dr. |
Grades K–12 Provides small classes, nationally recruited teachers, 90 acre collegiate campus, robust academic, athletic, artisitic and ethical student life. High standards, Honors and AP classes in all disciplines, acclaimed 5-6 Transitions unit and K-4 Adaptive Learning program. Study abroad and experiential education trips, State championship athletics, generous financial assistance, and top college placements. |
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Eastern Sun Academy 6717 S. Boulder Rd. |
Grades K–8 A school for contemplative education offering a groundbreaking approach to nurturing academic excellence. Eastern Sun Academy inspires students to realize and cultivate their inherent intelligence, compassion and confidence. Our aim is draw forth students' faculties of clear thinking, empathic feeling and skillful action, so they may find meaning in their own life and the necessary inner resources to be truly helpful to others. |
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Friends' School 5465 Pennsylvania Ave. |
Preschool–5 Friend's School is a supportive, dynamic community committed to educating the whole child -- head, hand, and heart. Our students acquire a strong academic foundation while developing creative expression, social responsibility, and respect for diversity and the individual. We challenge students and teachers to reach their full potential as engaged, lifelong learners. Small classes, low student/teacher ratios. Sliding scale tuition and additional Financial Aid available. ACIS accredited, NAIS member. Call for a Tour/Class Observation appointment. |
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Hillside School 6717 S. Boulder Road |
Grades 1–8 Hillside provides specialized, research-based instruction for students with learning differences such as dyslexia in grades 1-8 in a caring, supportive environment. Experiencing real academic growth allows our students to discover their full potential and become successful learners in all academic areas. |
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Jarrow Montessori School 3900 Orange Court |
Toddler–6 Established in 1964 Jarrow Montessori School is the oldest Montessori school in Colorado. From Toddlers (18 months) to 6th grade (12 yrs. old) we offer a child-centered program focusing on the whole child. Our curriculum emphasizes a balanced approach to the academic, social, emotional, and physical development of each child. Jarrow provides a multi-age level learning environment with low student/teacher ratio, prepared by knowledgeable and dedicated teachers. Call to attend an open house or private tour of our beautiful three acre campus. |
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The Living School 1852 Arapahoe Ave. |
Children 5 and up We are democratic, learner-directed school that provides a student-initiated, self-reliant and enthusiastic educational environment. We foster inquiry in each participant by allowing the school itself to be a living experiment in learning. Our modern "one-room" schoolhouse can fit the needs of your unique child and prepare them for a creative future. Need based scholarships available. |
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Mountain Shadows 4154 63rd Street |
Children 3–12 Provides an AMI Montessori environment in which children joyfully reach their potential through the development of: Independence; academic excellence; respect for the environment, themselves, and others; and a sense of moral responsibility to society. We are the only AMI Montessori school in the state of Colorado. |
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The Patchwork School 1428 Main Street |
Kindergarten – 3 We work with parents and the community to offer all children an environment which emphasizes freedom and challenge in the learning process, through relationships with each other, with materials, and with the world. |
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Rocky Mountain School 5490 Spine Rd. |
Pre-Kindergarten–8 Established in 1990 to meet the unique needs of gifted students and their families. Our teachers understand, appreciate, and engage gifted learners. Multi-age classrooms of intellectual peers inspire creative thought and exchanges. Our students have a passion for life and learning. We challenge, support, and inspire gifted individuals. |
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Running River School 1370 Forest Park Circle |
Grades K–8 Running River School is dedicated to meaningful, intelligent, experiential and contemplative education. We are a small school that is able to balance every aspect of education: an excellent academic program including all subjects as well as an integrated yearly environmental theme; the Arts; contemplative practices; nourishing a foundation for life long health (physical fitness and homemade organic lunches); teaching life skills, spending weekly time in nature, and a strong emphasis on communication and social skills. We build community through parent involvement and education, and school service projects both locally and globally. |
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September High School 1902 Walnut St. |
Grades 9–12 Founded in 1973 on a unique campus in downtown Boulder, it provides students with a supportive learning community fostering academic excellence, artistic expression, and personal growth. |
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Shepherd Valley 6500 W. Dry Creek Parkway |
Preschool–8 Provides a rich curriculum integrating the academic, the artistic, and the practical. It guides children to cultivate self-knowledge, and to meet the world by awakening within them warmth of heart, clarity of thought, and strength of purpose. |
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Shining Mountain 999 Violet Ave. |
Preschool–12 Offers a full academic program enriched by the arts. Our comprehensive curriculum fosters creative expression, independent thinking, compassion toward others, and social responsibility. Early childhood is nurtured and protected through healthy play; the grade school child is awakened by cultivating a sense of beauty; and adolescents are challenged to find meaning in the world and a path of service. Our graduates make a difference in the world. |
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Tara Performing Arts 4180 19th Street |
Grades 9–12 Tara offers a rigorous college-preparatory Waldorf curriculum, with an emphasis on the performing arts. There is no highly competitive auditioning process; effort, enthusiasm, and attitude are the criteria for acceptance. We are deliberately small in size, with 12-15 students per class. Tara is for those who do not wish to remain anonymous! |
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Watershed School 205 Canyon Blvd. |
Middle and High School The Watershed School provides an engaging rigorous, and meaningful middle and high school education that challenges students to know and care for themselves, their community, and their world. A Watershed education is an outstanding preparation for college and life. |
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