Dawson School

Dawson School An independent, college preparatory day school for K-12 students. Located on 107 acres in Boulder County, Colorado.

Dawson is more than a school. We are 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 students as individuals. We value their abilities and prepare them to bring their best to the world.

- Best private school in Adams, Boulder, and Weld Counties
- 100% col

lege acceptance
- A relevant curriculum with experiential programs and character education
- A safe and secure campus

08/20/2026

And just like that, the buses are headed home.

K–8’s first day of 2026–27 is in the books. We’ll see you tomorrow, Mustangs. 💙

08/19/2026

We checked in with Dawson faculty and staff before students return.

The numbers varied. The spirit? 100%.

Before campus fills up again, there’s this.A look inside Friday’s annual faculty and staff retreat, one of the ways a ne...
08/17/2026

Before campus fills up again, there’s this.

A look inside Friday’s annual faculty and staff retreat, one of the ways a new year begins at Dawson.

Greetings from campus. 👋The first signs of a new school year arrive this week.
08/11/2026

Greetings from campus. 👋

The first signs of a new school year arrive this week.

A special week of lacrosse is coming to Dawson.Next week, Dawson's campus will welcome the CP22 Pro Camp for the first t...
07/16/2026

A special week of lacrosse is coming to Dawson.

Next week, Dawson's campus will welcome the CP22 Pro Camp for the first time. Designed for athletes in grades 2 through 8, the nationally recognized camp offers young players the opportunity to learn from some of the sport's top coaches.

Learn more through the link in the comments.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jonathan Schoenwald as he officially begins his tenure as Dawson School's Head of School...
07/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Jonathan Schoenwald as he officially begins his tenure as Dawson School's Head of School.

As he steps into this role, Dawson is building on the momentum already underway by expanding opportunities that connect academic rigor with real-world experience across every division.

Starting this fall, students will benefit from:
• A refreshed Business, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship department spanning K-12
• A sharpened focus for Dawson's growing Connections internship program
• Personalized Distinction pathways
• Dual enrollment opportunities with the University of Colorado Boulder

"What excites me most about Dawson is that students and teachers are partners in learning, no matter the age or subject. There's nothing more satisfying than watching young people discover what's possible when they're challenged and supported." — Dr. Jonathan Schoenwald

We look forward to the opportunities ahead for Dawson students and the entire school community.

Read the full press release to learn more about Dr. Schoenwald's vision for Dawson and the exciting opportunities ahead: https://bit.ly/dawsonnewchapter

The college search is personal. College counseling should be, too.This summer, Dawson's college counselors, Sarah Moriss...
06/30/2026

The college search is personal. College counseling should be, too.

This summer, Dawson's college counselors, Sarah Morissette and Ellie Stravers, presented "The Welcoming Office: Effectively Leveraging a Small College Counseling Team" at the ACCIS (Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools) Conference, hosted by the University of Denver, sharing ideas with independent school college counselors from across the country.

The personalized approach they shared is the same one Dawson students experience every day. Through individualized guidance and strong relationships, Sarah and Ellie help students navigate the college process with confidence, contributing to Dawson's 100% college acceptance rate.

We're grateful for their expertise, care, and commitment to continually learning and bringing new ideas back to our students and families.

06/23/2026

Congratulations to Dawson Upper School math teacher Benji Billman on his TEDxCU talk!

Benji brought his passion for mathematics to the stage, sharing the kind of curiosity, thoughtful questioning, and love of learning that our students experience every day in his classroom.

Congratulations, Benji, on this well-deserved accomplishment. Thank you for sharing your passion with the TEDxCU Boulder community and inspiring others to see mathematics through a new lens. We're proud to have you as part of the Dawson community.

Curious about Benji's perspective on mathematics? Watch the full TEDxCU Boulder talk here: https://youtu.be/uVxS861_zhA?si=z9-0HeKLmfXGAnIR

05/28/2026

We’re reposting this video because getting our students’ names and stories right matters to us. Thank you for the grace as we corrected an error. Every member of the Class of 2026 deserves to be celebrated accurately and fully.

And this class is absolutely worth celebrating.

The Dawson Class of 2026 is headed to an incredible range of colleges and universities across the country and around the world, including Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania, Williams College, Wellesley College, Tufts University, Florida Institute of Technology, UC San Diego, UC Davis, , , and many more.

This class of 44 earned:
• 268 college acceptances
• More than $5.3 million in merit and scholarship awards
• A 64% admit rate in one of the most competitive admissions years ever, compared to the national average of 48%

But beyond the numbers is what makes this class one-of-a-kind.

Every student carved their own path. Different goals, different journeys, different dreams. What they share is the courage to grow, the willingness to challenge themselves, and the support of a community that believed in them along the way.

Class of 2026, we could not be prouder of who you’ve become.

Your next chapter is going to be fun to watch. 💙

A glimpse into one of Dawson’s most cherished traditions, Senior Honorings, where the faculty and staff gathered to hono...
05/23/2026

A glimpse into one of Dawson’s most cherished traditions, Senior Honorings, where the faculty and staff gathered to honor the Class of 2026 and reflect on the relationships, achievements, and experiences that shaped their journey and prepared them for what comes next. 🎓

Tomorrow, they graduate.

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10455 Dawson Drive
Lafayette, CO
80026

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+13036656679

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