Parent-Approved Neurodivergent Friendly schools in Northern Colorado
Disclaimers
1: This list is not inclusive—if you feel that a school should be on this list, please feel free to reach out to me at angela@blossomcouselingco.com so I can include it.
2: It is your responsibility to do your due diligence when learning about a school. A school that is a fantastic fit for one student might be a terrible fit for another, even when experiencing the same neurotype. Private schools, for instance, are not legally required to provide certain services as a public school, such as occupational therapy. Use the search tool in Facebook groups, ask local parents, and/or request a tour to learn more about personal experiences for a particular school.
3: It is your responsibility to investigate the enrollment process, as most of these schools cannot automatically accept anyone who applies, unless it is a public school and you live within its boundaries.
4: It is your responsibility to find out whether a school requires tuition. Some private schools offer scholarships or tuition adjustments—it is your responsibility to reach out to the school and find out. Schools that are early education only (ages 6 and younger) are typically tuition-based.
Preschool:
Bal Swan Children’s Center in Broomfield
TLC Learning Center in Longmont (6 weeks-Preschool) https://learningwithtlc.org/
Wee Folk Forest School https://www.weefolkforestkindergarten.com/
Gray Wolf Montessori in Longmont (ages 2.5-6)
Kindergarten only:
Wee Folk Forest School weefolkforestkindergarten.com
Elementary:
Mead Elementary School (Public)
Blue Mountain Elementary in Longmont (public: science, tech, and inquiry focused) https://bmes.svvsd.org/
Bixby in Boulder (Private) https://www.bixbyschool.org/
Red Hawk Elementary in Erie (Public)
Erie Elementary (Public)
High School:
Erie High School SpEd program (public)
Niwot High School (public) https://nhs.svvsd.org/
K-8/PK-8:
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School in Erie (public)
Friends School in Boulder (Private, personalized affordable tuition available) https://friendsschoolboulder.org/
St. Vrain Community Montessori School in Longmont https://www.svcmontessori.org/
Horizons K-8 Charter School in Boulder (public)
Grades 6-12:
Crossroads School in Longmont https://crossroadslongmont.org/
Humanex Academy in Englewood (tuition-based) https://humanexacademy.org/
Accelerated Schools in Denver (tuition-based, scholarships and financial aid available); students can begin classes any day year-round
Temple Grandin School (tuition-based) https://www.templegrandinschool.org/
K or 1st-12:
Hillside School & Center for Dyslexia https://hillsidelearning.org/
Brightmont Academy in Broomfield (private, locations across Colorado and the US) https://www.brightmontacademy.com/campuses/broomfield-co
Twin Peaks Classical Academy in Longmont (public) https://www.twinpeaksclassical.org/page/our-values
Stargate School in Thornton (gifted high achieving learners) https://www.stargateschool.org/
Other age range:
Fusion Academy (Private, grades 4-12) in Louisville and Greenwood Village (locations across US) https://www.fusionacademy.com/campuses/boulder-county/
Prospect Academy in Arvada (free public charter for ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and similar learning profiles; grades 3-8) ***please note that this is NOT Prospect Ridge Academy in Broomfield, which has not earned a spot on this list
