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Mentorship. friends, and opportunity.

Lifelong Community

Mentorship, friends, and opportunity.

Student Life

A relevant curriculum with an emphasis on college readiness and placement.

College Preparatory

A relevant curriculum with an emphasis on college readiness and placement.

Academic Approach

Giving students an active role in their education.

Hands-On Experience 

Giving students an active role in their education.

Experiential Learning

More Than a School

Dawson is a community. A community of K-12 educators, faculty, and parents who believe education should not only prepare students for academic success - it should prepare them for life. We recognize our students as individuals. We value their abilities. We teach them to savor life, and graduate students ready to meet success.

Experiential Learning

Experiential Learning
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Lower School
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Middle School
Upper School

Upper School

Celebrating the Class of 2026 College Acceptances

American University
Arcadia University 
Arizona State University 
Babson College 
Boston College 
California Polytechnic State University 
Chapman University 
Clemson University 
Colgate University 
College of Charleston 
Colorado Mesa University 
Colorado School of Mines 
Colorado State University 
Dartmouth College 
Drake University 
Eindhoven University of Technology 
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 
Florida Atlantic University 
Florida Institute of Technology 
Florida State University 
Fort Lewis College 
George Washington University 
Georgia Institute of Technology 
Gonzaga University 
Hawai'i Pacific University 
High Point University 
Imperial College London 
Indiana University

Iowa State University
James Madison University
Kansas State University
Lake Forest College
Lewis & Clark College
Marquette University
McGill University 
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Michigan State University 
Michigan Technological University 
Montana State University 
Newcastle University 
Northeastern University 
Northern Arizona University 
Occidental College 
Oklahoma State University 
Oregon State University 
Parsons School of Design at The New School
Penn State University 
Pitzer College
Reed College 
Rollins College 
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 
Saint Joseph's University 
Santa Clara University 
Sarah Lawrence College 
Seattle University 
Sewanee: The University of the South 

The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Tennessee
Trinity College Dublin
Tufts University
United States Military Academy at West Point
University of Arizona
University of British Columbia
University of California (Davis)
University of California (Irvine)
University of California (Riverside)
University of California (San Diego)
University of California (Santa Barbara)
University of California (Santa Cruz)
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Denver
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Denver
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Kansas
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of Northern Colorado
University of Oregon

University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Puget Sound
University of Rhode Island
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of St Andrews
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Washington
Wake Forest University
Wartburg College
Washington and Lee University
Washington State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western Michigan University
Western Washington University
Willamette University
William & Mary
Williams College

Dawson at a Glance

For over 50 years, we've been Colorado's top K-12 private school, and we owe it all to our gifted faculty and dedicated staff.

Outstanding College Outcomes

Outstanding College Outcomes

Dawson students earn admission to — and choose — top colleges across the country.

Top 50 Universities
Ivy/Ivy Plus Institutions
Top Value Colleges
Most Innovative Universities

Full List of Acceptances & Matriculations
 

University of Pennsylvania
RICE University
Boston College
NYU
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States Naval Academy
Wake Forest University
University of Michigan
Villanova University
University of Virginia
University of Colorado
Berklee
Brown University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Pennsylvania
RICE University
Boston College
NYU
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States Naval Academy
Wake Forest University
University of Michigan
Villanova University
University of Virginia
University of Colorado
Berklee
Brown University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Gonzaga University
American University
Cornell University
Northwestern University
Wesleyan University
Baylor University
Northeastern University
Harvey Mudd University
Tulane University
University of Southern California
Yale
SMU
Purdue University
Parsons
William & Mary
Tufts University
Duke
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
University of Miami
Harvard University
Georgetown University
Stanford
Princeston University
University of Pennsylvania
Colorado School of Mines
RICE University
Columbia University
Boston College
NYU
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States Naval Academy
Wake Forest University
University of Michigan
Villanova University
University of Virginia
University of Colorado
Berklee
Brown University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Pennsylvania
RICE University
Boston College
NYU
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
United States Naval Academy
Wake Forest University
University of Michigan
Villanova University
University of Virginia
University of Colorado
Berklee
Brown University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Gonzaga University
American University
Cornell University
Northwestern University
Wesleyan University
Baylor University
Northeastern University
Harvey Mudd University
Tulane University
University of Southern California
Yale
SMU
Purdue University
Parsons
William & Mary
Tufts University
Duke
SCAD: The University for Creative Careers
University of Miami
Harvard University
Georgetown University
Stanford
Princeston University
Colorado School of Mines
Columbia University

Dawson is our partner in education

"The combination of Dawson’s elevated academic expectations, interactive learning opportunities, dedicated teachers, small class sizes, beautiful campus, safe environment, and tight-knit community cultivates an atmosphere where our daughters can excel intellectually, socially, and emotionally. They are learning to work hard, problem-solve, and help others while having fun and building meaningful relationships."

- Julie Collins, Dawson parent

Jake and Suzanne Levy, Parents of Dawson Alum Jake Levy, Class of 2025, Harvey Mudd College

"We felt like Jake wasn't being challenged during his freshman year of high school, and we were looking for ways to provide him with more enrichment. Once he started at Dawson, the level of engagement and the opportunities available were far greater than those he had at public school. When it came time to apply to college, the difference was just as clear. In our previous experience, our daughter’s college counselor was responsible for 300 students and barely knew her name. At Dawson, the college counseling team knew Jake well and was able to write a truly personal, compelling recommendation."

-Jake and Suzanne Levy, Parents of Dawson Alum Jake Levy, Class of 2025, Harvey Mudd College

I had amazing access to teachers

I had amazing access to teachers

"Dawson is where I learned that you can be passionate about the things you do in school. Dawson does a really great job of helping kids figure out what they really care about. I could talk to faculty about work I was struggling with or just talk to them about  the things I was interested in." 

- Madison Pelletier, Class of 2016, Graduate of NYU and University of Cambridge

My classmates are still my closest friends

My classmates are still my closest friends 

"I came to Dawson in 5th grade from public school and am so grateful for the opportunity. At Dawson, I was challenged academically and encouraged to try new things. My passion for golf was supported and nurtured, which took me to Cal Poly, but most importantly, it's where I found friends and mentors that are still some of my most cherished relationships."

 - Cole Nygren, Class of 2012, Cal Poly graduate and US Amateur Golfer

Our experience at Dawson has been incredible

Our experience at Dawson has been incredible 

"We originally came to Dawson for the smaller class sizes with that, the attention and accountability for our son. We’ve returned year after year because of the community Dawson creates and the friends we’ve made along the way." 

- Michelle Yano, Parent Dawson Alum Cade Yano, Class of 2025, University of Puget Sound

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