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Cortez Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 53 students in Cortez, CO.
100% of private high schools in Cortez, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private High Schools in Cortez, CO (2026-27)

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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

1
Private Schools
53
Students
$3,000
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Cortez)
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
126 Schools
# Students
53 Students
28,103 Students
% Students of Color
6%
25%
0.11
0.57
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
259 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
879 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
2,614 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,068 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
51 Students
17,497 Students
% White Students
94%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
37 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
6,376 Students
% of Others Students
0%
22%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
3,049 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Average Class Size
12 students
13 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$17,461

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private high schools are located in Cortez, CO?
1 private high schools are located in Cortez, CO.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Cortez?
100% of private high schools in Cortez are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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