For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 653 students in La Plata County, CO (there are 23 public schools, serving 7,065 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in La Plata County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in La Plata County, CO include Colorado Timberline Academy and St. Columba School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
44% of private schools in La Plata County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Methodist).
Top Ranked La Plata County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
St. Columba School![St. Columba School Photo - St. Columba School, where students are known, respected, and cared for by faculty, staff, and peers; where exploring ideas and loving learning are cool; where happiness and challenge walk hand-in-hand; where leadership and extracurricular opportunities abound; and where the presence of the Catholic tradition stamps a profound and lasting influence on the educational experience of our young scholars.]( "St. Columba School Photo - St. Columba School, where students are known, respected, and cared for by faculty, staff, and peers; where exploring ideas and loving learning are cool; where happiness and challenge walk hand-in-hand; where leadership and extracurricular opportunities abound; and where the presence of the Catholic tradition stamps a profound and lasting influence on the educational experience of our young scholars.")
(Catholic)
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Columbine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Grades: NS-3
| 71 students
First Umc Christ Childs School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students
Hope Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
115 Ute St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0692
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0692
Grades: K-8
| 43 students
The Liberty School![The Liberty School Photo]( "The Liberty School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Grades: 2-8
| 30 students
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
Montessori School
275 Mouache Circle
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in La Plata County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in La Plata County, CO include Colorado Timberline Academy and St. Columba School.
How many private schools are located in La Plata County, CO?
9 private schools are located in La Plata County, CO.
How diverse are private schools in La Plata County, CO?
La Plata County, CO private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in La Plata County, CO go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in La Plata County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Plata County, CO?
44% of private schools in La Plata County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Methodist).
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