Where Bright Minds Belong
Gifted learners often feel misunderstood in traditional classrooms. At Mackintosh Academy, we champion their intellectual curiosity, emotional intelligence, and creative spark.
Is Your Child a Mack Kid?
Does your child . . .
- Ask “why” all the time?
- Dive deep into their interests?
- Think creatively and feel intensely?
- Need a community that gets them?
They could thrive at Mackintosh Academy—an independent, IB Pre-K–8 school for gifted learners in Littleton, Colorado.
Why Families Choose Mackintosh
Colorado’s first school dedicated to gifted and creative learners in Littleton, Colorado. We combine inquiry-based learning with social-emotional growth in a responsive and caring community of learners.
International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum
Small class sizes allow for individual attention
Differentiated instruction for gifted and twice-exceptional students
Integrated emotional and social learning
Enrichment through the arts, design, physical education, and more
A nurturing, inclusive community
Real Students. Real Impact.
How to Apply to Mackintosh Academy
We welcome applications from families seeking a whole-child, IB education for their gifted child in Colorado.
1
Inquire & Schedule a Tour
Connect with us to learn more and see our classrooms in action.
2
Complete our online application and share your child’s unique gifts.
3
Your child spends a day at Mackintosh, meeting teachers and classmates while we get to know them.
4
We thoughtfully review your child’s application and share the decision with your family.
Let’s Start the Conversation
Curious if your child is a Mack kid? We’d love to meet them.