Alamosa County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 11 students in Alamosa County, CO (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,315 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Alamosa County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Alamosa County (2026-27)

Map of Sunshine Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 11 students
Seventh Day Adventist
313 Craft Dr
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-2557

Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
11 Students
71,391 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1 Teacher
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.62
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,900 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%
# White Students
7 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
54%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
0%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Alamosa County, CO?
1 private schools are located in Alamosa County, CO.
What percentage of students in Alamosaunty go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Alamosaunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alamosaunty?
100% of private schools in Alamosaunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist).

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