Our mission: Dawson School is dedicated to excellence of mind, body, and character. We prepare students, through challenging and relevant learning, to become creative, resilient problem solvers who bring their best to the world.
 
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Founded in 1970, Dawson School is a K-12 college preparatory, independent school of 530 students located in Lafayette, Colorado, near Boulder.

Dawson graduates are young men and women who achieve their potential, savor life through developing their passions, and are ready to meet the world's challenges.

We make that vision true for our students daily through challenging academics, robust athletics and arts programs, experiential and outdoor education, and a focus on character education and leadership opportunities.

Dawson has a committed and energetic team of faculty leaders in their fields. Our student: faculty ratio stands proudly at 7:1 so that you can be assured your child is known and nurtured, and our average class size is 15.

From Lower School features -- such as over 9  hours of Spanish, art, music, technology, library, and PE every week -- through Upper School's 100% graduation rate and over $6 million in scholarships offered annually, Dawson's program provides unique opportunities for every student.

How do you know if Dawson is right for your family? Please visit us and experience the Dawson Difference.

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Dawson Admissions would love to hear from you.

303-665-6679
admissions@dawsonschool.org
We want to welcome you to visit and experience Dawson, the region’s premier K-12 independent school. Tours of campus take place during the academic day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call us at (303) 665-6679 and ask for Admissions to arrange a visit.

Find Dawson School

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Directions to Dawson

List of 5 items.

  • From Downtown Boulder

    (approximately 12 miles)
    Turn east on Arapahoe and follow to US 287 (approximately nine miles).
    Take left on US 287 and follow approximately three miles.
    Entrance to school is on the left (Dawson Drive).
    Follow signs to Center for Innovation parking at top of hill; look for Admissions spaces. Check in at reception.

  • From Denver

    (approximately 35 miles)
    Take I-25 North to Lafayette/Route 7 (Exit #229).
    Follow Route 7 (which turns into Baseline Road) to US 287.
    Turn right onto US 287 (north).
    Follow US 287 for approximately five miles (crossing Arapahoe and Isabelle Roads).
    Entrance to school is on the left.
    Follow signs to Center for Innovation parking at top of hill; look for Admissions spaces. Check in at reception.

  • From Denver International Airport

    (approximately 40 miles)
    Follow Pena Boulevard to exit 6B (E-470 North to Fort Collins/Boulder).
    Exit 47 (I-25 North To Fort Collins, $4 in total tolls).
    Take I-25 North ONE EXIT to Lafayette/Brighton Route 7 (Exit #229).
    Follow Route 7 West (which turns into Baseline Road) to US 287 (approximately 6.5 miles).
    Turn right (north) onto US 287.
    Follow US 287 for approximately four miles (crossing Arapahoe & Isabelle Roads).
    Entrance to school is on the left.
    Follow signs to Center for Innovation parking at top of hill; look for Admissions spaces. Check in at reception.

  • From Longmont

    (approximately 6.5 miles)
    From the intersection of Ken Pratt Blvd. and Main (287).
    Go south on US 287 for approximately 6.5 miles.
    Entrance to school is on the right.
    Follow signs to Center for Innovation parking at top of hill; look for Admissions spaces. Check in at reception.

  • From Broomfield/Westminster

    (approximately 11 miles)
    From Hwy. 36
    Exit US 287 (Wadsworth Pkwy. Interchange)
    Travel north on US 287 approximately 11 miles (crossing South Boulder, Baseline, Arapahoe and Isabelle Roads)
    Entrance to school is on the left (Dawson Drive).
    Follow signs to Center for Innovation parking at top of hill; look for Admissions spaces. Check in at reception.

Dawson School

DAWSON SCHOOL
10455 Dawson Drive | Lafayette, Boulder County, Colorado 80026
Map | Phone: (303) 665-6679
Voted Best Private School