Escuela de Guadalupe

Excellent Private Education is Accessible For Your Child.

97%

Demographic-Busting Results

97% of Escuela alumni graduate from high school and go on to college.

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Low Student:Teacher Ratio

We keep our classes small to ensure personalized attention for each student.

$1.4 M

Annual Scholarships Offered

We provide over $1.4 million in scholarship assistance to families every year.

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Global Diversity

Our students come from 15 different countries, ensuring a rich learning environment for all.

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Prestigious Paths 

93% of Escuela alumni are accepted into their first-choice high schools, including Arrupe Jesuit, Colorado Academy, Holy Family, Mullen, Regis Jesuit, and St. Mary’s Academy.

The Escuela Difference

Denver’s Only Dual-Language, Catholic School of Academic Excellence

Escuela de Guadalupe is a private, dual-language, Catholic school of excellence for grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th. We serve a diverse community of families from around the Denver metro area, with the goal of accepting all students who are committed to an excellent education, no matter their family’s financial situation. We teach all classes in Spanish and English. Parents choose our school because of our quantifiable and remarkable outcomes, and for our culture of Responsibility, Respect, and Kindness.

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Our Academic Programs

Escuela de Guadalupe offers an excellent, dual-language education for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. Click the boxes below to learn more.

Remarkable Outcomes

Reading Proficiency Rates: Grades 3-8
Escuela: 76%
DPS: 40%
Colorado: 43%

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Math Proficiency Rates: Grades 3-8
Escuela: 67%
DPS: 34%
Colorado: 33%

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Escuela kindergarteners achieve 91% reading proficiency. DPS kindergarteners through 3rd graders achieve 61% reading proficiency.

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100% of Escuela’s 5th graders are bilingual, and our 8th-grade graduates are eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy.

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Admissions

Imagine an Incredible Future for Your Child. We Do!

Picture your child here. Speaking and writing in Spanish and English by third grade, biliterate by 5th grade, and eligible for the Seal of Biliteracy by 8th grade. Picture your child surrounded by people from over 15 countries, learning the profound value of different cultures, while also studying the Catholic faith in a loving environment. Then, picture your child graduating from 8th grade and attending one of Denver’s most prestigious high schools. These are the outcomes we achieve every day at Escuela de Guadalupe. We would love for your child to join us!

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7 Reasons Why You Should Choose an ACIS-Accredited School

  1. High Standards: ACIS schools follow a set of rigorous standards that reflect the proven characteristics of good independent schools.
  2. Mission-Program Congruence: ACIS accreditation offers assurance that an independent school provides the character and quality of the education they claim.
  3. Third-Party Accountability: The rigorous ACIS accreditation process requires meaningful and comprehensive evaluation of the school by outside experts who validate strengths and hold school leaders accountable for addressing weaknesses.
  4. School Viability: ACIS accreditation assesses the financial viability of a school and whether the leadership is effective and can maintain long-term stability.
  5. Continuous Improvement: To maintain our accreditation, school leaders must demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement.
  6. Legal Compliance: Accreditation ensures schools meet or exceed relevant government regulations involving health, fire, safety, sanitation, and other requirements.
  7. Good Company: ACIS-accredited schools include Colorado Academy, Graland Country Day School, Kent Denver School, St. Mary’s Academy, Stanley British Primary School, and many other prestigious institutions.

 

Escuela de Guadalupe is proud to be an ACIS-Accredited School.

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Admissions Tour

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Volunteer Tour

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Partner Tour

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FAQs

If you have any questions that are not answered on this page, please call the office at 303-964-8456.

What academic programs does Escuela de Guadalupe offer?

Escuela de Guadalupe offers a dual-language academic program for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, covering elementary school and middle school. All classes are taught in both English and Spanish. The school is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), placing it among the best private schools in Denver alongside institutions like Colorado Academy, Kent Denver School, and St. Mary’s Academy.

At Escuela de Guadalupe, all core subjects are taught in both English and Spanish beginning in Pre-Kindergarten. Students develop bilingual proficiency progressively — by 5th grade, 100% of students are bilingual, and by 8th grade, graduates are eligible for the Colorado Seal of Biliteracy. No prior knowledge of a second language is required for Pre-K or Kindergarten applicants.

Escuela de Guadalupe consistently outperforms Denver Public Schools and Colorado state averages. Reading proficiency for grades 3–8 is 76% at Escuela, compared to 40% at DPS and 43% statewide. Math proficiency is 67%, versus 34% in DPS and 33% statewide. Additionally, 93% of graduates are accepted into their first-choice high schools, including prestigious institutions like Regis Jesuit, Mullen, and Colorado Academy.

Yes. Escuela de Guadalupe is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS), which holds member schools to rigorous standards for academic quality, mission integrity, financial stability, and continuous improvement. ACIS-accredited schools include some of the most respected private schools in Denver and Colorado.

Yes. Escuela de Guadalupe provides over $1.4 million in financial aid annually, with 84% of families receiving some level of assistance. Full tuition for the 2026–2027 school year is $12,012 per student. The school’s goal is to ensure that excellent private education in Denver is accessible to every committed family, regardless of financial means.