For the 2026 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 in Alamosa County, CO 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).
Private Schools in Alamosa County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sunshine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
313 Craft Dr
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-2557
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-2557
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Tuition listed
Overview
This County (Alamosa County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
11 Students
72,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
46%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
6,335 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
414 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,625 Students
% Asian Students
8%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,080 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,925 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%
# White Students
7 Students
33,871 Students
% White Students
54%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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