Why Ricks

Play-Based Learning
We deliver our comprehensive curriculum within a play-based format. The daily classroom routine integrates all areas of development including social emotional, physical, cognitive, literacy, language, mathematics, science/technology, social studies, and the arts.
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Inclusive Community
At Ricks, we foster an empathetic, inclusive, and equitable school community that values and encourages respect, voice, and agency for all students.
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Ricks Center is proud to be a part of the University of Denver (DU), a community dedicated to life-long learning. With direct access to DU resources and scholars, our students cultivate their distinct intellectual, social, and emotional needs as gifted students and gain the necessary tools and confidence for self-expression and success.
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15 Average Class Size
$750k Amount awarded in financial aid each year
15+ Partnerships with Denver University
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