Excellent
#2 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 1% of private schools
Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Elementary School
2040 S YORK ST, Denver, CO 80210
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
153
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Colorado private schools
#2 of 188
In Denver
#2 of 36
public schools
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Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Elementary School in Denver · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ricks Center for Gifted Children
Ricks Center for Gifted Children is a private elementary school in Denver, CO. Ricks Center for Gifted Children serves approximately 153 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Ricks Center for Gifted Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 188 private schools in CO.
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- CO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 153 students, Ricks Center for Gifted Children 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 3.9:1 students to teachers, Ricks Center for Gifted Children sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Ricks Center for Gifted Children 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 Ricks Center for Gifted Children compares to 182 public schools serving similar grades in Denver, CO
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ricks Center for Gifted Children (this school) | 8.5 |
| Asbury Elementary School | 8.4 |
| University Park Elementary School | 8.8 |
| Cory Elementary School | 9.1 |
| Creativity Challenge Community | 8.8 |
| Merrill Middle School | 8.7 |
| Grant Beacon Middle School | 7.4 |
| Slavens K-8 School | 9.2 |
| Highline Academy Southeast | 7.9 |
| Ellis Elementary School | 5.0 |
| McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School | 9.2 |
| Stephen Knight Center for Early Education | 7.5 |
| Bradley International School | 8.5 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Rocky Mountain School of Expeditionary Learning | 7.6 |
| Steele Elementary School | 9.2 |
| McMeen Elementary School | 4.6 |
| Holly Hills Elementary School | 6.0 |
| DSST: Cedar Middle School | 9.0 |
| Schmitt Elementary School | 4.7 |
| Godsman Elementary School | 6.3 |
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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
2040 S YORK ST, Denver, CO 80210
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ricks Center for Gifted Children may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Slavens K-8 School (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Cory Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Denver, see our Denver schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| University Park Elementary School Denver | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Asbury Elementary School Denver | 0.6 mi | 8.4 |
| ACCELERATED SCHOOLS Denver | 0.7 mi | — |
| South High School Denver | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Cory Elementary School Denver | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| SOPHIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY Denver | 1.0 mi | — |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Denver | 1.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Merrill Middle School Denver | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Creativity Challenge Community Denver | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Slavens K-8 School Denver | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| THE JOSHUA SCHOOL Englewood | 1.3 mi | 6.8 |
| MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD SCHOOL Denver | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Grant Beacon Middle School Denver | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| ILIFF PRESCHOOL, INC. Denver | 1.2 mi | — |
| Charles Hay World School Englewood | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| DENVER ACADEMY Denver | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| ST JOHN'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Denver | 1.7 mi | 6.6 |
| McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School Denver | 1.6 mi | 9.2 |
| Stephen Knight Center for Early Education Denver | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Ellis Elementary School Denver | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 80210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$120,156
Median Home Value
$870,500
Median Rent
$1,963/mo
Population
39,155
College Educated
76.5%
Homeownership
55.7%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Median Age
35.4
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Flatirons Elementary School Boulder, CO | 8.5 |
| Galeton Elementary School Galeton, CO | 8.5 |
| North Fork Montessori @ Crawford Crawford, CO | 8.6 |
| Sangre de Cristo Elementary School Mosca, CO | 8.4 |
| The Juniper School Durango, CO | 8.6 |
| Salida Montessori Charter School Salida, CO | 8.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ricks Center for Gifted Children
What grades does Ricks Center for Gifted Children serve?
Ricks Center for Gifted Children serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ricks Center for Gifted Children?
Ricks Center for Gifted Children has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ricks Center for Gifted Children?
The student-teacher ratio at Ricks Center for Gifted Children is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ricks Center for Gifted Children rank in CO?
Ricks Center for Gifted Children ranks #2 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Ricks Center for Gifted Children's MySchoolScout rating?
Ricks Center for Gifted Children has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ricks Center for Gifted Children a private school?
Yes, Ricks Center for Gifted Children 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 Ricks Center for Gifted Children a religious school?
No, Ricks Center for Gifted Children is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 153
- Gender Split
- 63% M / 37% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Phone
- (303) 871-2982
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