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Darren Patterson Christian Academy

Chaffee County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 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 88%.
100% of private schools in Chaffee County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Chaffee County (2026-27)

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Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
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The Link School
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Sports: 6
Specialized Curriculum
18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
117 Students
71,391 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
57%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,750
$13,959
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,650
$6,573
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.62
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
79 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
68%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
31 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
26%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

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 Christian and Other).

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