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Grades: PK - 12 | 104 students 
Telluride's independent school, offering a preschool through high school education.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | International Montessori Council (IMC) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 104 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% (CO School Avg.: 19%) |
| Students by Grade |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (collared shirt) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| % on Financial Aid | 34% |
| Admissions Director | Karen Walker |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, SnowboardingAlpine Skiing, Freestyle Skiing, Snowboarding |
School Notes:
- Telluride Mountain School, accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools, was founded to provide a challenging academic program that combines college preparation with outdoor education and community service. From a starting enrollment of 6 in 1998, the school today serves over 100 day boys and girls in Preschool to Grade 12. A newly renovated 14,000 square-foot facility that houses all grades opened in 2006. The values-based curriculum is designed to develop well-rounded young citizens of a global society. The program begins with a Montessori preschool, phasing into a more traditional approach for the upper grades. The core curriculum centers on reading/writing and language arts, math, science and social studies, with technology used throughout the disciplines. Spanish, music, visual and dramatic arts, and physical education are also integral to the curriculum. A Winter Sports Program capitalizes on the school's setting in prime ski country and includes instruction for all ability and interest levels, from the recreational skier/snowboarder to the aspiring Olympic competitor. Experiential learning trips and community service expand learning beyond the classroom locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Colorado Timberline Academy (34.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rocky Mountain International Academy (36 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Durango Early Learning Center (46.6 miles away)
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