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Best Chaffee County Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 117 students in Chaffee County, CO (there are 12 public schools, serving 2,458 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Chaffee County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Chaffee County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

Private Schools in Chaffee County (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
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Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Link School
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Special Program Emphasis
18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chaffee County, CO?
2 private schools are located in Chaffee County, CO.
What percentage of students in Chaffeeunty go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Chaffeeunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chaffeeunty?
100% of private schools in Chaffeeunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Christian).

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