Vanguard Classical School
Primary and Secondary EducationColorado, United States51-200 Employees
Vanguard Classical School is a K-12 educational institution based in Aurora, Colorado, operating across two campuses and grounded in a classical education framework. Founded in 2007 by CP of Colorado and a founding board, the school serves about 1,300 students from kindergarten through high school and has expanded its secondary program to provide a high school experience within a small-school setting. The two campuses—Vanguard West and Vanguard East—have progressed in their development, with milestones in the mid-2010s marking continued growth in the secondary program. Instruction relies on the Socratic method, using guided questioning to promote student participation, understanding, and confidence. Literacy and language instruction features a structured phonics program and a writing and spelling curriculum, complemented by a Core Knowledge-based sequence and a character-development framework. The institution targets families seeking a traditional, classical education in Colorado across two campuses, emphasizing a literature-rich curriculum and time-honored academic disciplines.