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Carbondale Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 88%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Carbondale Private Schools (2026-27)

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

3
Private Schools
442
Students
$43,225
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
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
71,391 Students
% Students of Color
10%
25%
0.49
0.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
404 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
311 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
68%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
109 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
24%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
71 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$43,225
$13,959
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,146
$6,573
Average Endowment Size
$35 million
$23.42 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%
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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