For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 52 students in Delta County, CO.
100% of private elementary schools in Delta County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Elementary 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
49,239 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
8 Teachers
4,818 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Average Class Size
20 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$1,550
$12,798
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,231 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
4,848 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
n/a
1,514 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
23 Students
27,302 Students
% White Students
44%
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
24 Students
12,537 Students
% of Others Students
46%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Delta County, CO?
2 private elementary schools are located in Delta County, CO.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Deltaunty?
100% of private elementary schools in Deltaunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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