Top-Ranked K-12 Private School in Lafayette | Dawson School
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Top-Ranked K-12 Private School in Lafayette | Dawson School
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Academic Approach
College Preparatory
A relevant curriculum with an emphasis on college readiness and placement.
Academic Approach
Experiential Learning
Hands-On Experience
Giving students an active role in their education.
Experiential Learning
Explore Campus
Built to Inspire
A safe, beautiful campus.
Explore Campus
Student Life
Lifelong Community
Mentorship, friends, and opportunity.
Student Life
More Than a School
Dawson is a community. A
community of K-12 educators, faculty, and parents who believe
education should not only prepare students for academic success
- it should prepare them for life.
We recognize our students as individuals. We value their abilities. We teach them to savor life, and graduate students ready to meet success.
Why Dawson
Experiential Learning
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
Celebrating the Class of 2026 College Acceptances
American University
Arcadia University
Arizona State University
Babson College
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Occidental College
Oklahoma State University
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Parsons School of Design at The New School
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Pitzer College
Reed College
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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Saint Joseph's University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
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Sewanee: The University of the South
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Western Michigan University
Western Washington University
Willamette University
William & Mary
Williams College
Dawson
at a Glance
For over 50 years, we've been Colorado's top K-12 private school, and we owe it all to our gifted faculty and dedicated staff.
107-Acre Campus Surrounded by Open Space
Safety and Security Team On-Site
A+ Overall Niche Grade
#2 STEM High School in Colorado
8-Year Average Teacher Tenure
7:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
15 Average Class Size
30:1 Student-to-College Counselor Ratio
100% Graduation Rate
100% College Acceptance
College Admittance Rates Well Above Global Average
Students Average 100 Hours Each Year Beyond the Classroom
16 AP Courses
Over 80 Courses and Electives
25,000 sq ft Innovation Center
15 Interscholastic Sports
15 Arts Programs
Free Lunch and After School Care
1
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18
Outstanding College Outcomes
Dawson students earn admission to — and choose — top colleges across the country.
Top 50 Universities
Ivy/Ivy Plus Institutions
Top Value Colleges
Most Innovative Universities
Full List of Acceptances & Matriculations
Testimonial 2
Dawson is our partner in education
"The combination of Dawson’s elevated academic expectations, interactive learning opportunities, dedicated teachers, small class sizes, beautiful campus, safe environment, and tight-knit community cultivates an atmosphere where our daughters can excel intellectually, socially, and emotionally. They are learning to work hard, problem-solve, and help others while having fun and building meaningful relationships."
- Julie Collins, Dawson parent
Testimonial 5
"We felt like Jake wasn't being challenged during his freshman year of high school, and we were looking for ways to provide him with more enrichment. Once he started at Dawson, the level of engagement and the opportunities available were far greater than those he had at public school. When it came time to apply to college, the difference was just as clear. In our previous experience, our daughter’s college counselor was responsible for 300 students and barely knew her name. At Dawson, the college counseling team knew Jake well and was able to write a truly personal, compelling recommendation."
-Jake and Suzanne Levy, Parents of Dawson Alum Jake Levy, Class of 2025, Harvey Mudd College
Testimonial 3
I had amazing access to teachers
"Dawson is where I learned that you can be passionate about the things you do in school. Dawson does a really great job of helping kids figure out what they really care about. I could talk to faculty about work I was struggling with or just talk to them about the things I was interested in."
- Madison Pelletier, Class of 2016, Graduate of NYU and University of Cambridge
Testimonial 4
My classmates are still my closest friends
"I came to Dawson in 5th grade from public school and am so grateful for the opportunity. At Dawson, I was challenged academically and encouraged to try new things. My passion for golf was supported and nurtured, which took me to Cal Poly, but most importantly, it's where I found friends and mentors that are still some of my most cherished relationships."
- Cole Nygren, Class of 2012, Cal Poly graduate and US Amateur Golfer
Testimonial 1
Our experience at Dawson has been incredible
"We originally came to Dawson for the smaller class sizes with that, the attention and accountability for our son. We’ve returned year after year because of the community Dawson creates and the friends we’ve made along the way."
- Michelle Yano, Parent Dawson Alum Cade Yano, Class of 2025, University of Puget Sound
What's Happening on Campus
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Apr
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K-12 College Financial Aid Information
4/23/2026
6:30 PM
to
4/23/2026
8:00 PM
Apr
25
Prom
4/25/2026
8:00 PM
to
4/25/2026
11:00 PM
The Butterfly Pavillion. 6252 W. 104th Ave. Westminster, CO
Apr
28
Upper School Awards Ceremony
4/28/2026
9:45 AM
to
4/28/2026
11:05 AM
Athletic Center
Apr
30
MS Musical
4/30/2026
6:30 PM
to
4/30/2026
8:30 PM
Arts Center Theater
May
1
MS Musical
5/1/2026
6:30 PM
to
5/1/2026
8:30 PM
Arts Center Theater
May
2
Auction
5/2/2026
6:00 PM
to
5/2/2026
11:00 PM
May
4
AP Exams
5/4/2026
to
5/8/2026
May
5
Middle and Upper School Spring Concert
5/5/2026
6:30 PM
to
5/5/2026
8:00 PM
Arts Center Theater
May
6
Senior Projects Begin
5/6/2026
May
7
LS K-2 Spring Concert
5/7/2026
6:00 PM
to
5/7/2026
7:00 PM
May
8
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
5/8/2026
8:00 AM
to
5/8/2026
10:00 AM
Dining Commons
May
11
7-8 Class Trips
5/11/2026
to
5/15/2026
1
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12
View Full Calendar
Start Your Journey at Dawson School
Explore FAQs
Find answers to common questions
Schedule a Tour
Visit our secure campus
College Bound
See our Upper School profile
Contact Us
Calendar
Careers
Alumni Transcript Request
Facilities Rentals
10455 Dawson Drive Lafayette, Colorado 80026
Tel (303) 665-6679
info@dawsonschool.org
Diversity Statement
Privacy Policy
menu
Admissions
arrow
Admissions Process
Tuition and Aid
About
arrow
Why Dawson
Campus
Leadership Team
Head of School Search
Alumni
Careers
Academics
arrow
Our Approach
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
Experiential Learning
College Counseling
Social Emotional Counseling
arrow
Counseling FAQs
Learning Support
Arts
arrow
Our Approach
Athletics
arrow
Our Approach
Lower School PE
Middle School
Upper School
Student Life
arrow
Being a Mustang
Traditions, Co-Curriculars, and Clubs
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Summer
arrow
Dawson Summer Initiative
arrow
DSI FAQs
Summer Camps
arrow
Camp FAQs
CIT Leadership Program
Alumni
Calendar
Magazine
Shop
Give
FAQs
Schedule a Tour
Apply
Academic Approach
College Preparatory
A relevant curriculum with an emphasis on college readiness and placement.
Academic Approach
Experiential Learning
Hands-On Experience
Giving students an active role in their education.
Experiential Learning
Explore Campus
Built to Inspire
A safe, beautiful campus.
Explore Campus
Student Life
Lifelong Community
Mentorship, friends, and opportunity.
Student Life
More Than a School
Dawson is a community. A
community of K-12 educators, faculty, and parents who believe
education should not only prepare students for academic success
- it should prepare them for life.
We recognize our students as individuals. We value their abilities. We teach them to savor life, and graduate students ready to meet success.
Why Dawson
Experiential Learning
Lower School
Middle School
Upper School
Celebrating the Class of 2026 College Acceptances
American University
Arcadia University
Arizona State University
Babson College
Boston College
California Polytechnic State University
Chapman University
Clemson University
Colgate University
College of Charleston
Colorado Mesa University
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Dartmouth College
Drake University
Eindhoven University of Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Institute of Technology
Florida State University
Fort Lewis College
George Washington University
Georgia Institute of Technology
Gonzaga University
Hawai'i Pacific University
High Point University
Imperial College London
Indiana University
Iowa State University
James Madison University
Kansas State University
Lake Forest College
Lewis & Clark College
Marquette University
McGill University
Metropolitan State University of DenverMichigan State University
Michigan Technological University
Montana State University
Newcastle University
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
Occidental College
Oklahoma State University
Oregon State University
Parsons School of Design at The New School
Penn State University
Pitzer College
Reed College
Rollins College
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Saint Joseph's University
Santa Clara University
Sarah Lawrence College
Seattle University
Sewanee: The University of the South
The Ohio State University
The University of Alabama
The University of Tennessee
Trinity College Dublin
Tufts University
United States Military Academy at West Point
University of Arizona
University of British Columbia
University of California (Davis)
University of California (Irvine)
University of California (Riverside)
University of California (San Diego)
University of California (Santa Barbara)
University of California (Santa Cruz)
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado DenverUniversity of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Denver
University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Kansas
University of Miami
University of Michigan
University of New Hampshire
University of North Carolina Wilmington
University of Northern Colorado
University of Oregon
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Puget Sound
University of Rhode Island
University of Rochester
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
University of St Andrews
University of Utah
University of Vermont
University of Washington
Wake Forest University
Wartburg College
Washington and Lee University
Washington State University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wellesley College
Wesleyan University
Western Michigan University
Western Washington University
Willamette University
William & Mary
Williams College
Dawson
at a Glance
For over 50 years, we've been Colorado's top K-12 private school, and we owe it all to our gifted faculty and dedicated staff.
107-Acre Campus Surrounded by Open Space
Safety and Security Team On-Site
A+ Overall Niche Grade
#2 STEM High School in Colorado
8-Year Average Teacher Tenure
7:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
15 Average Class Size
30:1 Student-to-College Counselor Ratio
100% Graduation Rate
100% College Acceptance
College Admittance Rates Well Above Global Average
Students Average 100 Hours Each Year Beyond the Classroom
16 AP Courses
Over 80 Courses and Electives
25,000 sq ft Innovation Center
15 Interscholastic Sports
15 Arts Programs
Free Lunch and After School Care
1
/
18
Outstanding College Outcomes
Dawson students earn admission to — and choose — top colleges across the country.
Top 50 Universities
Ivy/Ivy Plus Institutions
Top Value Colleges
Most Innovative Universities
Full List of Acceptances & Matriculations
Testimonial 2
Dawson is our partner in education
"The combination of Dawson’s elevated academic expectations, interactive learning opportunities, dedicated teachers, small class sizes, beautiful campus, safe environment, and tight-knit community cultivates an atmosphere where our daughters can excel intellectually, socially, and emotionally. They are learning to work hard, problem-solve, and help others while having fun and building meaningful relationships."
- Julie Collins, Dawson parent
Testimonial 5
"We felt like Jake wasn't being challenged during his freshman year of high school, and we were looking for ways to provide him with more enrichment. Once he started at Dawson, the level of engagement and the opportunities available were far greater than those he had at public school. When it came time to apply to college, the difference was just as clear. In our previous experience, our daughter’s college counselor was responsible for 300 students and barely knew her name. At Dawson, the college counseling team knew Jake well and was able to write a truly personal, compelling recommendation."
-Jake and Suzanne Levy, Parents of Dawson Alum Jake Levy, Class of 2025, Harvey Mudd College
Testimonial 3
I had amazing access to teachers
"Dawson is where I learned that you can be passionate about the things you do in school. Dawson does a really great job of helping kids figure out what they really care about. I could talk to faculty about work I was struggling with or just talk to them about the things I was interested in."
- Madison Pelletier, Class of 2016, Graduate of NYU and University of Cambridge
Testimonial 4
My classmates are still my closest friends
"I came to Dawson in 5th grade from public school and am so grateful for the opportunity. At Dawson, I was challenged academically and encouraged to try new things. My passion for golf was supported and nurtured, which took me to Cal Poly, but most importantly, it's where I found friends and mentors that are still some of my most cherished relationships."
- Cole Nygren, Class of 2012, Cal Poly graduate and US Amateur Golfer
Testimonial 1
Our experience at Dawson has been incredible
"We originally came to Dawson for the smaller class sizes with that, the attention and accountability for our son. We’ve returned year after year because of the community Dawson creates and the friends we’ve made along the way."
- Michelle Yano, Parent Dawson Alum Cade Yano, Class of 2025, University of Puget Sound
What's Happening on Campus
View this profile on Instagram
Dawson School
(@
dawsonschool
) • Instagram photos and videos
View this profile on Instagram
Dawson Mustangs
(@
dawsonmustangs
) • Instagram photos and videos
Apr
23
K-12 College Financial Aid Information
4/23/2026
6:30 PM
to
4/23/2026
8:00 PM
Apr
25
Prom
4/25/2026
8:00 PM
to
4/25/2026
11:00 PM
The Butterfly Pavillion. 6252 W. 104th Ave. Westminster, CO
Apr
28
Upper School Awards Ceremony
4/28/2026
9:45 AM
to
4/28/2026
11:05 AM
Athletic Center
Apr
30
MS Musical
4/30/2026
6:30 PM
to
4/30/2026
8:30 PM
Arts Center Theater
May
1
MS Musical
5/1/2026
6:30 PM
to
5/1/2026
8:30 PM
Arts Center Theater
May
2
Auction
5/2/2026
6:00 PM
to
5/2/2026
11:00 PM
May
4
AP Exams
5/4/2026
to
5/8/2026
May
5
Middle and Upper School Spring Concert
5/5/2026
6:30 PM
to
5/5/2026
8:00 PM
Arts Center Theater
May
6
Senior Projects Begin
5/6/2026
May
7
LS K-2 Spring Concert
5/7/2026
6:00 PM
to
5/7/2026
7:00 PM
May
8
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
5/8/2026
8:00 AM
to
5/8/2026
10:00 AM
Dining Commons
May
11
7-8 Class Trips
5/11/2026
to
5/15/2026
1
/
12
View Full Calendar
Start Your Journey at Dawson School
Explore FAQs
Find answers to common questions
Schedule a Tour
Visit our secure campus
College Bound
See our Upper School profile
Contact Us
Calendar
Careers
Alumni Transcript Request
Facilities Rentals
10455 Dawson Drive Lafayette, Colorado 80026
Tel (303) 665-6679
info@dawsonschool.org
Diversity Statement
Privacy Policy