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Durango Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 582 students in Durango, CO, 11% of all K-12 students in Durango, CO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
29% of private schools in Durango, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Durango Private Schools (2026-27)

Colorado Timberline Academy Photo
Colorado Timberline Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
(1)
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Durango Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
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St. Columba School Photo
St. Columba School
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
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Children's House Of Durango
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Montessori School
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
(1)
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Durango Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
Montessori School
1309 E 3rd Ave Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
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First Umc Christ Childs School
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
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The Liberty School
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students
Sports: 7
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
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Durango, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

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Columbine Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
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Durango, CO Private School Trends (10-Year)

7
Private Schools
582
Students
+4.7% (+26 students) 10-yr
$21,205
Avg. Tuition
+371.2% (+$16,705) 10-yr
11
Avg. Class Size
+37.5% (+3 students) 9-yr
10%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Durango)
This State (CO)
# Schools
7 Schools
501 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDurango, CO Total Schools
20257
20248
20237
20227
20217
20208
20198
20188
20177
20167
20157
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# Students
582 Students
71,307 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202583160179
202472153172
202376155174
202276155185
202176153180
202069148171
201969148175
201870157172
201780158180
201681157178
201579138167
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% Students of Color
10%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202510%25%34%
202410%25%34%
20239%25%33%
20229%25%33%
20219%25%32%
20208%25%32%
201910%24%31%
20189%23%31%
201710%27%32%
201610%27%32%
201510%27%32%
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0.55
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20250.550.630.65
20240.540.630.65
20230.550.620.65
20220.510.620.64
20210.510.630.64
20200.490.630.64
20190.520.620.63
20180.520.620.63
20170.510.620.61
20160.510.620.61
20150.500.620.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
20232%1%1%
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
20151%1%1%
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# Asian Students
3 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20221%3%4%
20211%3%4%
20201%3%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%3%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
16 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20253%9%9%
20243%9%9%
20233%8%9%
20223%9%8%
20213%9%9%
20203%9%9%
20193%9%8%
20183%8%8%
20174%8%8%
20163%8%8%
20154%8%8%
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# Black Students
6 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20251%3%7%
20241%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20191%3%7%
20181%2%7%
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# White Students
269 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
51%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202552%48%52%
202457%48%52%
202354%48%52%
202263%47%54%
202163%47%54%
202066%47%54%
201961%48%56%
201860%45%56%
201763%46%58%
201662%46%58%
201563%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
224 Students
26,059 Students
% of Others Students
43%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202542%37%26%
202437%37%26%
202340%38%25%
202232%39%25%
202131%39%25%
202029%38%24%
201933%38%24%
201834%42%23%
201731%40%22%
201633%40%22%
201531%36%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
57 Teachers
6,299 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202510:111:111:1
202410:112:111:1
202311:112:111:1
202210:112:111:1
202111:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201910:112:112:1
201810:112:112:1
201710:112:112:1
201610:112:112:1
201510:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202589%56%55%
202489%57%54%
202389%57%54%
202289%56%54%
202189%56%54%
202089%56%54%
201989%57%53%
201886%57%53%
201785%53%53%
201685%51%52%
201590%50%52%
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Average Class Size
11 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025111515
202461515
202361515
202261515
202161515
202061515
201961515
201861515
201761515
201681515
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Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025111213
202471212
202371211
202271311
202171211
202071211
201971211
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Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1258

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025129012451233
2024129012421230
2023129012351228
2022129012431229
2021129012511229
2020129012831226
2019129012741226
2018129012291226
2017129012621233
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Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2016-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025232526
2024232526
2023232526
2022232526
2021232526
2020232625
2019232525
2018232525
2017232525
2016232425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,205
$14,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$21,205$14,827$15,012
2024$18,607$13,632$13,254
2023$18,607$12,981$12,626
2022$18,607$12,703$12,187
2021$18,340$12,363$11,800
2020$14,693$11,771$11,512
2019$14,273$11,296$11,293
2018$13,940$11,384$11,017
2017$18,750$10,593$10,708
2016$18,000$10,223$10,356
2015$4,500$9,876$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
40%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202540%29%34%
202440%28%34%
202340%28%34%
202240%28%33%
202140%28%33%
202040%29%32%
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Average Endowment Size
$27.5 million
$32.54 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202558%84%81%
202490%91%85%
202390%91%85%
202290%90%85%
202190%90%85%
202090%90%85%
201990%91%85%
201890%90%85%
201790%91%85%
201690%91%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Durango, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Durango, CO include Colorado Timberline Academy, St. Columba School, and Durango Early Learning Center.
How many private schools are located in Durango?
7 private schools are located in Durango.
How diverse are private schools in Durango?
Durango private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Durango go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Durango are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Durango?
29% of private schools in Durango are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).
Which private schools in Durango are often viewed compared to one another?

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