Best Carbondale Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 277 students in Carbondale, CO.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.

Private Preschools in Carbondale, CO (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mt. Sopris Montessori School
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Carbondale)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
277 Students
51,072 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
4,072 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,950
$12,671
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
24%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$4,619
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
255 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
945 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
3,413 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
n/a
1,241 Students
% Black Students
n/a
2%
# White Students
153 Students
19,853 Students
% White Students
55%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
38 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
23,463 Students
% of Others Students
40%
48%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private preschools are located in Carbondale, CO?
2 private preschools are located in Carbondale, CO.
Which private preschools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Carbondale include: Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork vs. Mt. Sopris Montessori School

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