Colorado Rocky Mountain School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CO School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 165 students
Yearly Tuition: $77,500
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Colorado Rocky Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Colorado Rocky Mountain School
9	36
10	39
11	51
12	39

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Year Founded

1953

School Calendar

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Campus Size

300 acres

Student Body

Total Students

165 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

53%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP Computer Science AAP English Language and Composition

AP Environmental ScienceAP Physics C: Mechanics

AP Spanish Language and CultureAP United States History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s)
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$77,500

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Tuition Notes

Day student tuition is $48,500

% on Financial Aid

43%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$36,492

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Molly Dorais

Admissions Associate

Julie Wiley

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$35 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

ClimbingCross Country

Freestyle SkiingKayaking

Mountain BikingMountaineering

Nordic SkiingRock Climbing

Ski JumpingSoccer

Colors

White, Green

School Mascot

Oyster

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

36 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

AGENDA - Student GovernmentCommunity Committee

CookingEthics Bowl Team

GardeningLiterary Magazine

Peer TutoringRecycling & Sustainability

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Advanced Digital ArtsBlacksmithing

CeramicsDrawing & Painting

GlassblowingMusic

PhotographySilversmithing

SongwritingTheatre

Woodworking

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Alpine SkiingBike Shop

Climbing Route SettingEquine Therapy

HikingHorseback riding

Ranch WorkSkateboarding

Ski TuningSnowboarding

SnowshoeingStrength and Conditioning

Trail BuildingTrail Running

Trip LogisticsYoga

School Notes

Colorado Rocky Mountain School cultivates a learning environment in which students discover their potential to excel as individuals, contribute to their communities, and participate thoughtfully in the world we share. Through an integrated curriculum that weaves academics, outdoor adventure, service, and the arts, CRMS students are connected with one another, their teachers, their community, and the larger world.
These connections allow students to make authentic and meaningful contributions to their school community, expand their potential, take appropriate risks in a supportive environment, and take their learning to an exceptional level. Graduates of CRMS are intellectually curious, adventurous, creative, resilient, kind, and confident young adults.

100% college acceptance
75% of students accepted to their first-choice college
5:1 Student-Faculty ration
12: Average class size

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Oliver Platt '78 - attended CRMS for three years. After graduating, he majored in drama at Tufts University where he made his professional debut on stage. His credits include: “Flatliners” (1990) as Randal Steckle; “Indecent Proposal” (1993) with Robert Redford/
- Conrad Anker ’82 - is a leading figure in climbing. He is a professional mountaineer who has made breakthrough first ascents throughout the world, from the Himalayans to Antarctica, and Patagonia. He co-authored the book “Lost Explorer.”
- Susan Meiselas ’66 - is an internationally acclaimed photojournalist. She has been published in Time, the New York Times, Life, and Paris Match. She earned a B.A. from Sarah Lawrence College and an M.A. in visual education from Harvard University.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Colorado Rocky Mountain School cost?

Colorado Rocky Mountain School's tuition is approximately $77,500 for private students.

What schools are Colorado Rocky Mountain School often compared to?

Colorado Rocky Mountain School is often viewed alongside schools like Crested Butte Academy by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Colorado Rocky Mountain School?

Colorado Rocky Mountain School famous alumni include: Oliver Platt '78, Conrad Anker ’82 and Susan Meiselas ’66.

What sports does Colorado Rocky Mountain School offer?

Colorado Rocky Mountain School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Climbing, Cross Country, Freestyle Skiing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping and Soccer. Colorado Rocky Mountain School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for most sports offered.

What is Colorado Rocky Mountain School's ranking?

Colorado Rocky Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Colorado Rocky Mountain School?

The application deadline for Colorado Rocky Mountain School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Colorado is $13,065 for elementary schools and $16,797 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Colorado is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).