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Best Cortez Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 130 students in Cortez, CO (there are 9 public schools, serving 2,472 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Cortez, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Cortez, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Schools in Cortez, CO (2025)

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

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 Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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