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#36 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 19% of private schools

Tennyson Center for Children at Cch

School

2950 TENNYSON ST, Denver, CO 80212

Private

Enrollment

30

Student-Teacher

4.3:1

Score

7.3

Grades

1st – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#36 of 188

In Denver

#6 of 36

public schools

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Tennyson Center for Children at Cch

7.3/10

School in Denver · grades 1st – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Edison Elementary School

9.1/10

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7.9/10

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About Tennyson Center for Children at Cch

Tennyson Center for Children at Cch is a private school in Denver, CO. Tennyson Center for Children at Cch serves approximately 30 students, and covers grades 1st-12th, and has a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Tennyson Center for Children at Cch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.1 pts above CO schools
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • CO avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 30 students, Tennyson Center for Children at Cch 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 4.3:1 students to teachers, Tennyson Center for Children at Cch sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Tennyson Center for Children at Cch 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

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How Tennyson Center for Children at Cch compares to 220 public schools serving similar grades in Denver, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
This School
vs
14.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
30
This School
vs
442
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.3
This School
vs
6.6
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50% vs 0%
Hispanic 20% vs 0%
Black 10% vs 0%
Asian 3.3% vs 0%
Tennyson Center for Children at Cch Denver Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Tennyson Center for Children at Cch (this school) 7.3
Edison Elementary School 9.1
Brown International Academy 8.7
Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley 7.9
Skinner Middle School 8.2
Lake Middle School 6.7
North High School Engagement Center 6.4
North High School 7.5
Career Education Center Early College 6.7
Colfax Elementary School 6.2
Valdez Elementary School 9.0
Cheltenham Elementary School 5.9
Columbian Elementary School 5.5
AUL Denver 5.2
Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning 8.7
Academia Ana Marie Sandoval 5.0
Cowell Elementary School 4.7
Bryant Webster Dual Language ECE-8 School 6.4
Denver Montessori Junior/Senior High School 7.8
Eagleton Elementary School 6.0
Beach Court Elementary School 3.5

Showing 20 of 220 schools. View all schools in Denver

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,196.8
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 66%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C- 1.6 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 30
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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)

White 50.0%
Hispanic 20.0%
Two or More 13.3%
Black 10.0%
Asian 3.3%
Native American 3.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2950 TENNYSON ST, Denver, CO 80212

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Tennyson Center for Children at Cch may also want to explore other schools in the area. Edison Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Valdez Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Brown International Academy (rated 8.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Denver, see our Denver schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Edison Elementary School Denver 0.4 mi 9.1
Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley Denver 0.6 mi 7.9
Brown International Academy Denver 0.6 mi 8.7
ARRUPE JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL Denver 1.1 mi 5.0
Edgewater Elementary School Edgewater 1.0 mi 4.5
Lake Middle School Denver 1.1 mi 6.7
Skinner Middle School Denver 1.1 mi 8.2
YESHIVA TORAS CHAIM HIGH SCHOOL Denver 1.2 mi 5.5
Colfax Elementary School Denver 1.3 mi 6.2
North High School Engagement Center Denver 1.1 mi 6.4
Career Education Center Early College Denver 1.2 mi 6.7
North High School Denver 1.1 mi 7.5
Cheltenham Elementary School Denver 1.4 mi 5.9
Centennial A School for Expeditionary Learning Denver 1.5 mi 8.7
BETH JACOB HIGH SCHOOL Denver 1.5 mi 7.1
Columbian Elementary School Denver 1.4 mi 5.5
HEARTLAND ACADEMY DENVER Denver 1.6 mi
Valdez Elementary School Denver 1.3 mi 9.0
AUL Denver Denver 1.4 mi 5.2
Cowell Elementary School Denver 1.9 mi 4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$118,692

Median Home Value

$705,300

Median Rent

$1,714/mo

Population

20,426

College Educated

63.7%

Homeownership

65.3%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

37.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tennyson Center for Children at Cch

What grades does Tennyson Center for Children at Cch serve?

Tennyson Center for Children at Cch serves students in grades 1st through 12th.

How many students attend Tennyson Center for Children at Cch?

Tennyson Center for Children at Cch has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tennyson Center for Children at Cch?

The student-teacher ratio at Tennyson Center for Children at Cch is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Tennyson Center for Children at Cch rank in CO?

Tennyson Center for Children at Cch ranks #36 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Tennyson Center for Children at Cch's MySchoolScout rating?

Tennyson Center for Children at Cch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Tennyson Center for Children at Cch a private school?

Yes, Tennyson Center for Children at Cch 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 Tennyson Center for Children at Cch a religious school?

No, Tennyson Center for Children at Cch is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
81 Very Walkable
Transit Score
34 Some Transit
Bike Score
78 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
1st – 12th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
77% M / 23% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large City
County
Denver County

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