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Cortez Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 130 students in Cortez, CO, 5% of all K-12 students in Cortez, CO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Cortez, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Cortez, CO (2026-27)

Map of The Childrens Kiva
The Childrens Kiva
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School
1204 E. Empire St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8586
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Map of Cortez Adventist Christian School
Cortez Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
540 W 4th St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
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Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
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Cortez, CO Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
130
Students
$3,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cortez)
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
501 Schools
# Students
130 Students
71,391 Students
% Students of Color
14%
25%
0.55
0.62
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
74 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
56%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
48 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
37%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$13,959

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Cortez, CO?
3 private schools are located in Cortez, CO.
What percentage of students in Cortez go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Cortez are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cortez?
67% of private schools in Cortez are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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