Ricks Center for Gifted Children fosters a community of thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators through a dynamic and challenging gifted educational environment, and offers programs for children age 3 through 8th grade. Supported by a dedicated faculty and staff that honor the individual and tailor the curriculum to the advanced capabilities of gifted children, students at Ricks Center are empowered to embrace their creativity and curiosity, to explore their talents and passions and to elevate each other at an accelerated learning pace in this student-led culture.
Why Ricks
Play-Based Learning
Our all-encompassing curriculum is delivered within a play-based format and integrates all areas of development including social-emotional, physical, cognitive, literacy, language, mathematics, science and technology, social studies, and the arts within the daily classroom routine and structure.
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Inclusive Community
At Ricks, we cultivate an empathetic, inclusive, and equitable school community that values and encourages respect, voice, and agency for all students.
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As part of the University of Denver, a University community dedicated to life-long learning, Ricks Center students are granted access to DU resources and scholars addressing their distinct intellectual, social, and emotional needs as gifted students and equipping them with 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