Dawson School

Dawson School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
10455 Dawson Dr,  Lafayette, CO
4.5
3.9
471 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
George Moore
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$34,056

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
78
Full Time Teachers
70
Part Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
660
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
89.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
78.3%
Hispanic
7.3%
Asian
6.1%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black
2.1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#2 Best HS For Stem in Colorado
#3 Best Private K12 Schools in Colorado
#5 Best Private HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 49 Students
Stanford University 20 Students
Brown University 20 Students
Duke University 20 Students
Boston University 19 Students
Colorado State University 19 Students
Tulane University 18 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 17 Students
Rice University 16 Students
University of Denver 16 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 43 Students
Biology 25 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Finance 12 Students
Engineering 11 Students
Economics 10 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 33 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/3/2023
Dawson teachers really care about their students and the passion they bring to the classroom is amazing! The resources available are college level, 3-D printers and a maker space!
5.0 Parent
9/8/2023
I have a daughter in 8th grade and a son in 7th grade that started at Dawson in March 2023. While middle school can be challenging they have really enjoyed the small class sizes and experiences that Dawson has to offer.
4.0 Senior
3/18/2020
I have liked my experience at Dawson in high school. There are administrative issues, but I think that is found in most private schools. The teachers and classes are all amazing, and I'm grateful for the education I've received here.
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3.9 33 Reviews
1.0 student
9/10/2023
Beautiful campus and facilities with small class size. Very limited social pool to choose from as the middle and upper school grades range from approximately 40-55 kids a grade. Unfortunately there was a ton of bullying at this school over the years and we found it to be a poor social environment. S...
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5.0 parent
9/8/2023
I have a daughter in 8th grade and a son in 7th grade that started at Dawson in March 2023. While middle school can be challenging they have really enjoyed the small class sizes and experiences that Dawson has to offer.
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2.0 parent
12/2/2022
My child regressed in math after three years in the lower school. The teachers didn't seem to detect this. When we discussed assessment testing "MAPs", the teachers literally wouldn't give is specific details about the testing. This was odd to me.In the lower school, my child rarely if ever had math...
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2.0 other
10/31/2021
Although the academics were abovr average and prepped me well for my college experience, the racism throughout the students and administration was terriblely handled.I was one of the few minorities at the school and we were all bullied and treated terribly with no repercussion from the school. There...
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Dawson School

Dawson School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 10455 Dawson Dr in Lafayette, CO. Annual tuition is $34,056. The school has a total enrollment of 471 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Dawson School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.76, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 31. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peak to Peak Charter School, Justice High Charter School, Rocky Mountain Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dawson School.

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