Best Routt County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 209 students in Routt County, CO (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,301 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Routt County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

Private Schools in Routt County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2875 Village Dr
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
(970) 879-5973
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Steamboat Mountain School
Alternative School
(1)
818 Oak St
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Routt County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
209 Students
72,514 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
6,335 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,300
$14,563
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
414 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,625 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
6,080 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
160 Students
33,871 Students
% White Students
76%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
43 Students
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
20%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Routt County, CO?
2 private schools are located in Routt County, CO.
What percentage of students in Routtunty go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Routtunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

Recent Articles

Executive Function Skills: The Key to Academic Success
Executive Function Skills: The Key to Academic Success
Learn why executive function skills are among the strongest predictors of academic success and how parents and schools can strengthen them.
Private School Marketing Strategies for Enrollment Growth
Private School Marketing Strategies for Enrollment Growth
Discover proven private school marketing strategies for 2026, including digital outreach, branding, enrollment management, and parent engagement.
Private School Transportation Options: A 2026 Parent Guide
Private School Transportation Options: A 2026 Parent Guide
Explore private school transportation options in 2026, including buses, carpools, transit, and safety considerations for families.