Darren Patterson Christian Academy equips pre-school and K-12 students for excellence in Christian life and service by providing a nurturing, distinctively Christian school environment that emphasizes knowing Christ; imitating His character; integrating the Bible in all of life and learning; mastering academic knowledge and skills; and affirming the uniqueness of each child.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 53 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 55% State avg.: 25% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 30% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 2 courses |
| Average SAT score | 27 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $6,000 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 2 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, VolleyballBasketball, Volleyball, |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is The Link School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Chaffee County Montessori School (25 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Salida Christian School (25 miles away)
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Buena VistaThe Link School
Alternative School (Christian)18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO, 81211
(719)395-6797Alternative School (Christian)2.4 mi | 15 students | Gr. 10-12 -
SalidaChaffee County Montessori School
Montessori SchoolPo Box 696
Salida, CO, 81201
(719)539-4887Montessori School25 mi | 18 students | Gr. K-5 -
SalidaSalida Christian School
(Christian)Po Box 923
Salida, CO, 81201
(719)539-1693(Christian)25 mi | 30 students | Gr. PK-3 -
LeadvilleHigh SchoolMountain Institute
Special Program EmphasisPo Box 970
Leadville, CO, 80461
(719)486-8200Special Program Emphasis27.9 mi | 42 students | Gr. 11 -
AlmaBristlecone Montessori School
Montessori SchoolPo Box 236
Alma, CO, 80420
(719)836-2552Montessori School28.8 mi | 7 students | Gr. PK-6
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