For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 52 students in Delta County, CO (there are 17 public schools, serving 4,489 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Delta County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Delta County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Delta County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delta Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Gr: K-7 | 14 students Tuition listed
Redeemer Lutheran School & Tiny Treasures
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1000 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Delta County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lamborn Valley School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School (Christian)
15521 Black Bridge Road
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3165
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
12999 Minerich Road
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 361-5600
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 361-5600
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Overview
This County (Delta County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
52 Students
72,118 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
6,317 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,550
$14,571
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,605 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,908 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,900 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
23 Students
33,698 Students
% White Students
44%
48%
# 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
24 Students
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
46%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Delta County, CO?
2 private schools are located in Delta County, CO.
What percentage of students in Deltaunty go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Deltaunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Deltaunty?
100% of private schools in Deltaunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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