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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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
130
Students
+28.7% (+29 students) 10-yr
$3,000
Avg. Tuition
+33.3% (+$750) 7-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
14%
Students of Color
-65.0% (-26.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+14.3% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cortez)
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools
501 Schools
# Students
130 Students
71,305 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202543160179
202443153172
202344155174
202239155185
202139153180
202039148171
201942148175
201842157172
201734158180
201634157178
201534138167
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% Students of Color
14%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202514%25%34%
202414%25%34%
202318%25%33%
202220%25%33%
202120%25%32%
202020%25%32%
201919%24%31%
201819%23%31%
201740%27%32%
201640%27%32%
201540%27%32%
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0.55
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20250.550.630.65
20240.550.630.65
20230.590.620.65
20220.590.620.64
20210.590.630.64
20200.590.630.64
20190.590.620.63
20180.590.620.63
20170.570.620.61
20160.570.620.61
20150.570.620.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20254%1%1%
20244%1%1%
20232%1%1%
20173%1%1%
20163%1%1%
20153%1%1%
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# Asian Students
n/a
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20252%9%9%
20242%9%9%
20238%8%9%
20229%9%8%
20219%9%9%
20209%9%9%
20196%9%8%
20186%8%8%
20174%8%8%
20164%8%8%
20154%8%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
1,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
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# White Students
74 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
56%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202556%48%52%
202456%48%52%
202348%48%52%
202244%47%54%
202144%47%54%
202044%47%54%
201947%48%56%
201847%45%56%
201743%46%58%
201643%46%58%
201543%50%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 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
48 Students
26,057 Students
% of Others Students
37%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202537%37%26%
202437%37%26%
202342%38%25%
202246%39%25%
202146%39%25%
202046%38%24%
201943%38%24%
201843%42%23%
201749%40%22%
201649%40%22%
201549%36%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
6,363 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20258:111:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20239:112:111:1
20229:112:111:1
20219:112:111:1
20209:112:112:1
20199:112:112:1
20189:112:112:1
20177:112:112:1
20167:112:112:1
20157:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025121515
2024121515
2023121515
2022121515
2021121515
2020121515
2019121515
2018121515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$13,846

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearCortez, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$3,000$14,827$15,012
2024$3,000$13,632$13,254
2023$3,000$12,981$12,626
2022$3,000$12,703$12,187
2021$3,000$12,363$11,800
2020$3,000$11,771$11,512
2019$2,250$11,296$11,293
2018$2,250$11,384$11,017
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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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