Founded in 1977 as Colorado’s first school for gifted children, Mackintosh Academy offers a one-of-a-kind learning environment for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
At Mackintosh, we “get” bright, inquisitive, passionate kids like yours!
Our inquiry-based curriculum embraces diverse learning styles and inspires bright minds to their fullest potential.
We offer the acclaimed International Baccalaureate Programme for pre-K through eighth grade, setting our students up for success in high school and beyond.
Our students thrive within a nurturing, holistic environment that honors their hearts and minds.
Mackintosh has been an absolute game-changer. It’s not just about the academics, which obviously pushes children to be their highest and best selves, but it’s also the social-emotional and just being great human beings.
This is a really a great place to be.
~ Parents Emily and Jonathan
Mack is just so welcoming and the education is phenomenal.
The teachers have a strong connection with all of their students.
Mackintosh is a great school and it’s really going to change your life.
~ Mack students
KEEN MINDS
Mackintosh Academy’s unique learning environment nurtures each student’s own genius. At Mack, gifted and creative students truly thrive to their full potential.
COMPASSIONATE HEARTS
At Mackintosh, we cultivate whole human beings with confidence, courage, and adaptability. Social-emotional learning is built into our classrooms every day.
GLOBAL ACTION
Our IB curriculum encourages design thinking, innovation, and sustainability so that students can become meaningful contributors and socially responsible citizens of the world.
Want to learn more about Mackintosh Academy? Interested in applying? We look forward to hearing from you.
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