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Carbondale Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 442 students in Carbondale, CO, 21% of all K-12 students in Carbondale, CO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Carbondale Private Schools (2026)

Colorado Rocky Mountain School Photo
Colorado Rocky Mountain School
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 36
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
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Map of Mt. Sopris Montessori School
Mt. Sopris Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
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Map of Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
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Carbondale, CO Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
442
Students
+11.1% (+44 students) 10-yr
$43,225
Avg. Tuition
+64.8% (+$17,000) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
-81.1% (-43.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Carbondale)
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
501 Schools
# Students
442 Students
71,307 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025147160179
2024147153172
2023140155174
2022151155185
2021151153180
2020151148171
2019142148175
2018142157172
2017133158180
2016133157178
2015133138167
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% Students of Color
10%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202510%25%34%
202411%25%34%
20238%25%33%
20228%25%33%
20217%25%32%
20207%25%32%
201912%24%31%
201812%23%31%
201753%27%32%
201653%27%32%
201553%27%32%
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0.49
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20250.490.630.65
20240.490.630.65
20230.430.620.65
20220.480.620.64
20210.480.630.64
20200.480.630.64
20190.490.620.63
20180.490.620.63
20170.460.620.61
20160.460.620.61
20150.460.620.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20232%1%1%
20174%1%1%
20164%1%1%
20154%1%1%
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# Asian Students
16 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20254%2%5%
20244%2%5%
20232%2%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20195%2%4%
20185%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
20 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20254%9%9%
20244%9%9%
20232%8%9%
20222%9%8%
20212%9%9%
20202%9%9%
20193%9%8%
20183%8%8%
20171%8%8%
20161%8%8%
20151%8%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20191%3%7%
20181%2%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
311 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
68%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202568%48%52%
202468%48%52%
202372%48%52%
202267%47%54%
202167%47%54%
202067%47%54%
201968%48%56%
201868%45%56%
201770%46%58%
201670%46%58%
201570%50%58%
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# 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
109 Students
26,059 Students
% of Others Students
24%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202524%37%26%
202424%37%26%
202322%38%25%
202228%39%25%
202128%39%25%
202028%38%24%
201922%38%24%
201822%42%23%
201723%40%22%
201623%40%22%
201523%36%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
6,299 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20256:111:111:1
20246:112:111:1
20237:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:112:111:1
20209:112:112:1
20196:112:112:1
20186:112:112:1
20176:112:112:1
20166:112:112:1
20156:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202553%56%55%
202453%57%54%
202353%57%54%
202253%56%54%
202153%56%54%
202053%56%54%
201953%57%53%
201853%57%53%
201753%53%53%
201653%51%52%
201553%50%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025141515
2024141515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141515
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
2017141515
2016141515
2015141515
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202581213
202451212
202351211
202251311
202151211
202051211
201951211
201851211
201741110
201641110
20154910
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242625
2019242525
2018242525
2017242525
2016242425
2015242425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$43,225
$14,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$43,225$14,827$15,012
2024$41,725$13,632$13,254
2023$33,775$12,981$12,626
2022$33,775$12,703$12,187
2021$33,775$12,363$11,800
2020$33,775$11,771$11,512
2019$33,775$11,296$11,293
2018$33,775$11,384$11,017
2017$26,225$10,593$10,708
2016$26,225$10,223$10,356
2015$26,225$9,876$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
42%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202542%29%34%
202440%28%34%
202341%28%34%
202241%28%33%
202141%28%33%
202041%29%32%
201941%29%31%
201841%29%30%
201741%29%30%
201641%29%29%
201541%28%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,146
$6,463

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$19,146$6,269$7,073
2024$11,900$5,056$6,930
2023$11,900$4,967$6,469
2022$11,900$4,768$6,289
2021$11,900$4,639$6,055
2020$11,900$4,407$5,921
2019$11,900$3,978$5,795
2018$11,900$3,894$5,456
2017$11,900$3,205$5,319
2016$11,900$3,355$5,105
2015$11,900$3,170$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$32.54 million

Endowment Trends (2024-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$35 M$31 M$60 M
2024$43 M$25 M$59 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearCarbondale, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202598%84%81%
202498%91%85%
202398%91%85%
202298%90%85%
202198%90%85%
202098%90%85%
201998%91%85%
201898%90%85%
201798%91%85%
201698%91%85%
201598%92%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
36 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Carbondale, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Carbondale, CO is Colorado Rocky Mountain School.
How many private schools are located in Carbondale?
3 private schools are located in Carbondale.
What percentage of students in Carbondale go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Carbondale are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
Which private schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Carbondale include: Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork vs. Mt. Sopris Montessori School

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