Very Good
#24 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 12% of private schools
Mackintosh Academy
Elementary School
7018 S PRINCE ST, Littleton, CO 80120
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
120
Student-Teacher
7.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Colorado private schools
#24 of 188
In Littleton
#2 of 7
public schools
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Mackintosh Academy
Elementary School in Littleton · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Mackintosh Academy
Mackintosh Academy is a private elementary school in Littleton, CO. Mackintosh Academy serves approximately 120 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mackintosh Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 188 private schools in CO.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- CO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 120 students, Mackintosh Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.5:1 students to teachers, Mackintosh Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mackintosh Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mackintosh Academy compares to 37 public schools serving similar grades in Littleton, CO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mackintosh Academy (this school) | 7.5 |
| Runyon Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Euclid Middle School | 7.8 |
| Littleton Academy | 9.0 |
| Wilder Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education | 6.2 |
| Goddard Middle School | 8.1 |
| John Wesley Powell Middle School | 8.2 |
| Little Raven Elementary School | 8.0 |
| Littleton Prep Charter School | 7.0 |
| Columbine Hills Elementary School | 6.6 |
| Normandy Elementary School | 7.6 |
| Field Elementary School | 5.9 |
| Ken Caryl Middle School | 6.1 |
| Leawood Elementary School | 7.4 |
| Blue Heron Elementary School | 4.8 |
| Dutch Creek Elementary School | 7.5 |
| Coronado Elementary School | 7.4 |
| Stony Creek Elementary School | 7.9 |
| Deer Creek Middle School | 7.3 |
| Governor's Ranch Elementary School | 7.6 |
Showing 20 of 37 schools. View all schools in Littleton
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
7018 S PRINCE ST, Littleton, CO 80120
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mackintosh Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Littleton Academy (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Gudy Gaskill Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Centennial), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Runyon Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Littleton, see our Littleton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MARY LITTLETON Littleton | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Heritage High School Littleton | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Runyon Elementary School Littleton | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Littleton Academy Littleton | 1.3 mi | 9.0 |
| Euclid Middle School Littleton | 1.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Ben Franklin Academy Highlands Ranch | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Centennial Academy of Fine Arts Education Littleton | 2.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Wilder Elementary School Littleton | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Hopkins Elementary School Centennial | 1.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Goddard Middle School Littleton | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| The Village Centennial | 2.0 mi | 3.8 |
| STEM School Highlands Ranch Highlands Ranch | 2.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Littleton Prep Charter School Littleton | 2.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Littleton High School Littleton | 2.4 mi | 7.5 |
| John Wesley Powell Middle School Littleton | 2.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Field Elementary School Littleton | 2.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Colorado's Finest High School of Choice Englewood | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| Little Raven Elementary School Littleton | 2.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Gudy Gaskill Elementary Centennial | 2.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Clayton Elementary School Englewood | 3.2 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 80120 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$91,162
Median Home Value
$596,400
Median Rent
$1,607/mo
Population
29,992
College Educated
52.4%
Homeownership
61.5%
Avg Commute
26.3 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
42
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC SCHOOL Colorado Springs, CO | 7.5 |
| Children's Kiva Montessori School Cortez, CO | 7.6 |
| HAVERN SCHOOL Littleton, CO | 7.6 |
| MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF EVERGREEN Evergreen, CO | 7.6 |
| RIVENDELL SCHOOL OF NORTHERN COLORADO Fort Collins, CO | 7.4 |
| Washington Primary School Rocky Ford, CO | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mackintosh Academy
What grades does Mackintosh Academy serve?
Mackintosh Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Mackintosh Academy?
Mackintosh Academy has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackintosh Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mackintosh Academy is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mackintosh Academy rank in CO?
Mackintosh Academy ranks #24 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Mackintosh Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mackintosh Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mackintosh Academy a private school?
Yes, Mackintosh Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Mackintosh Academy a religious school?
No, Mackintosh Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Phone
- (303) 794-6222
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