Frequently Asked Questions

• Each class consists of 16-18 students

Aspen Academy supports our students in researching, applying for, shadowing at, and enrolling in their top tier choice high schools. Several high school preparation workshops are conducted with parents and students to help in the high school selection process, at the end of 7th grade all of our students get access to a tool that has shown over the years to be an effective and meaningful process for students to identify their passions and their best fit when it comes to continuing their education. Aspen Academy hosts high school fairs (day schools and boarding school) right here on campus for your convenience. Below is a list of some of the High Schools our alumni chose to attend.

Independent High Schools (Day):

• Colorado Academy
• Kent Denver Academy
• Vail Mountain School

Independent High Schools (Boarding):

• Avon Old Farms
• Hillel Academy High School
• IMG Academy
• Culver Academies
• Fountain Valley High School
• Foundation Valley High School

Parochial High Schools:

• Denver Christian High School
• Bishop Machebeuf
• Lutheran High School
• Mullen High School
• Regis Jesuit High School
• St Mary's Academy
• Valor Christian High School

Public High Schools:

• Arapahoe High School
• Chaparral High School
• Chatfield High School
• Cherry Creek High School
• Dakota Ridge High School
• Denver School of the Arts
• East High School
• Littleton High School
• Littleton (IB Program) High School
• Mountain Vista High School
• Rock Canyon High School
• STEM High School
• South High School
• Thomas Jefferson High School
• ThunderRidge High School

Pre-K students must be 4 before September 1, 2026 and Kindergarten students must be 5 by September 1, 2026 to apply.

For Early Learning and Kindergarten admissions, we follow the September 1st date as a guide. Applicants within the cutoff date may be considered after review by the admissions committee.

Parents are both positive and productive partners in the Aspen Academy experience. You will have the opportunity to share your time, talents and expertise in a myriad of ways that can be found in our Parent Volunteer Portal; some examples include volunteering at our cafeteria, becoming a mentor, moderating an affiliation club, supporting the school’s advancement efforts, and more!

Siblings of current students will be considered first in admissions decisions for the next school year.

There are plenty of opportunities to visit Aspen Academy. The best way to learn about our community and educational philosophy is to join us for a tour or a School Preview!

Schedule a Visit

Our goal for visits is to give students a sense of what distinguishes us in the classroom as well as outside of it. During the visit day, students will be paired with a student ambassador and will follow them throughout the day participating in core academic classes as well as essentials classes to get a realistic experience of what a day in the life of an Aspen Academy student looks like.

Learn About Applying

Making a commitment to your child's foundation in education is admirable and exciting. This page shares numbers, yet the work we do is with humans. We'd love to have a conversation about you and your needs, and how we might be a great fit for your family. 

2025-2026 tuition rates are $24,940 for Pre-Kindergarten-8th Grade; preschool tuition varies based on days of attendance. You can find details here

At Aspen Academy, in addition to our commitments to next-generation education, leadership and entrepreneurial development, and community strength and service, we are also committed to cultural competency. Our families come from over 45 zip codes around the Denver-area, and represent different lived experiences and needs. We know how transformational an education at Aspen Academy is for our students. In an effort to expand accessibility to our program, we’re pleased to offer financial support to qualifying families through a need-based financial aid process. Learn eight insights about our financial aid program in this blog by co-founder and Business Officer, Lynda Sailor. If you have any questions about our financial aid process, please contact admissions@aspenacademy.org