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Best Cortez Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 76 students in Cortez, CO.
100% of private elementary schools in Cortez, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Private Elementary Schools in Cortez, CO (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Cortez)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
76 Students
49,239 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
4,818 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$12,788

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
334 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,231 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,848 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,514 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
65 Students
27,302 Students
% White Students
84%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
38 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
5 Students
12,537 Students
% of Others Students
7%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Cortez, CO?
2 private elementary schools are located in Cortez, CO.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Cortez?
100% of private elementary schools in Cortez are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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