Telluride's independent school, offering a preschool through high school education.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) International Montessori Council (IMC) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 97 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 77% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National 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 Colorado West Christian School (36.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Students Grades
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DurangoColorado Timberline Academy
Alternative School35554 Highway 550
Durango, CO 81301
(970)247-5898Alternative School34.5 mi | 26 students | Gr. 9-12 -
MontroseRocky Mountain International Academy
(Christian)1840 East Niagara
Montrose, CO 81401
(970)249-0194(Christian)36 mi | 74 students | Gr. 6-12 -
MontroseColorado West Christian School
(Christian)2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970)249-1094(Christian)36.5 mi | 144 students | Gr. PK-8 -
MontroseMontrose Chirstian Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)2351 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970)209-0656Daycare / Preschool (Christian)36.5 mi | 7 students | Gr. KG -
MontroseSpring Creek Adventist School
(Seventh-Day Adventist)14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970)249-5500(Seventh-Day Adventist)37.1 mi | 22 students | Gr. 3-9
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