Colorado Rocky Mountain School

Colorado Rocky Mountain School is an exceptional institution with a life-changing program.
Colorado Rocky Mountain School cultivate a learning enviornment in which students discover their potential to excels as individuals, contribute to their communities, and participate thoughtfully in the world we share. Since CRMS's founding more than fifty years ago, we've believed that a school should enrich and engage the mind, body, and soul of its students.
Their individual potentials become illuminated in a community that truly embraces them and their contributions. Everything that a student does-in the classroom, in the active curriculum, within and beyond the CRMS community-is designed toward the development of a complex, nuanced person, because at CRMS we value each student's individual potentials, and embrace the comtributions they can make to our school.
A CRMS student graduates with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in college, and to lead a fulfilling life.
CRMS's distillation of academic, active, and community influences is unique among independent boarding schools.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CO School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $58,600
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Student Body

Total Students
160 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Colorado Rocky Mountain School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP American Literature, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Environmental Science, AP United States History
Average ACT score
24
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Day student tuition is $36,800
% on Financial Aid
42%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,000
Admissions Director
Molly Dorais
Admissions Associate
Susan Graves

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Bike Shop, Cooking, Drama Set Design, Gardening, Peer Tutoring, Recycling & Sustainability, River Watch, Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:
Blacksmithing, Ceramics, Glassblowing

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Route Setter, Ski Tuner, Trail Building, Trip Logistics

School Notes

  • 100% college acceptance
  • 75% of students accepted to their first choice college
  • 5:1 Student-Faculty ration
  • 13: 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.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Colorado Rocky Mountain School cost?
Colorado Rocky Mountain School's tuition is approximately $58,600 for private students.
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 14 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Freestyle Skiing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis. 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 Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Top Ranked CO School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 160 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $58,600
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Colorado is $11,703 for elementary schools and $15,578 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Colorado is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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