Very Good
#20 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 10% of private schools
Our Lady Help of Christians Academy
School
32100 E COLFAX SERVICE RD, Watkins, CO 80137
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#20 of 188
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Our Lady Help of Christians Academy
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About Our Lady Help of Christians Academy
Our Lady Help of Christians Academy is a private school in Watkins, CO. Our Lady Help of Christians Academy serves approximately 154 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady Help of Christians Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 188 private schools in CO.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- CO avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 154 students, Our Lady Help of Christians 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 8.5:1 students to teachers, Our Lady Help of Christians Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Our Lady Help of Christians 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.
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
32100 E COLFAX SERVICE RD, Watkins, CO 80137
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Our Lady Help of Christians Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Murphy Creek K-8 School (rated 8.5/10, 6.2 miles away, in nearby Aurora), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Harmony Ridge P-8 (rated 8.3/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Aurora), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Mountain Vista Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 9.6 miles away, in nearby Centennial), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Watkins, see our Watkins schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 9.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Ridge P-8 Aurora | 3.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Vista Peak 9-12 Preparatory Aurora | 4.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Vista Peak P-8 Exploratory Aurora | 4.9 mi | 7.5 |
| Murphy Creek K-8 School Aurora | 6.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Florida Pitt-Waller ECE-8 School Denver | 7.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Green Valley Elementary School Denver | 7.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Infinity Middle School Aurora | 9.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Clyde Miller K-8 Aurora | 7.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Buffalo Trail Elementary School Aurora | 9.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College Denver | 8.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Marrama Elementary School Denver | 8.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Aurora Frontier K-8 Aurora | 9.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Mountain Vista Elementary School Centennial | 9.6 mi | 8.3 |
| Highline Academy Northeast Denver | 8.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Sandra Todd-Williams Academy Denver | 8.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Omar D Blair Charter School Denver | 8.8 mi | 4.2 |
| Pine Ridge Elementary School Aurora | 10.6 mi | 7.5 |
| Dakota Valley Elementary School Aurora | 9.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Fox Ridge Middle School Aurora | 10.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Side Creek Elementary School Aurora | 9.1 mi | 3.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 80137 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$140,792
Median Home Value
$698,400
Population
2,015
College Educated
24.5%
Homeownership
98%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
38.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Moffat Prek-12 School Moffat, CO | 7.6 |
| Mountain Valley School Saguache, CO | 7.5 |
| Flagler Public School Flagler, CO | 7.4 |
| LONGMONT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Longmont, CO | 7.8 |
| Creede School Creede, CO | 7.3 |
| STEAMBOAT MOUNTAIN SCHOOL Steamboat Springs, CO | 7.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Our Lady Help of Christians Academy
What grades does Our Lady Help of Christians Academy serve?
Our Lady Help of Christians Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Our Lady Help of Christians Academy?
Our Lady Help of Christians Academy has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Help of Christians Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady Help of Christians Academy is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady Help of Christians Academy rank in CO?
Our Lady Help of Christians Academy ranks #20 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Our Lady Help of Christians Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady Help of Christians Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Our Lady Help of Christians Academy a private school?
Yes, Our Lady Help of Christians Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Our Lady Help of Christians Academy a religious school?
Our Lady Help of Christians Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Arapahoe County
- Phone
- (303) 344-5830
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