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Durango Private Schools

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 90%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
29% of private schools in Durango, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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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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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Map of Children's House Of Durango
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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Map of Durango Early Learning Center
Durango Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
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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

7
Private Schools
582
Students
$19,940
Avg. Tuition
6
Avg. Class Size
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
# Students
582 Students
71,391 Students
% Students of Color
10%
25%
0.55
0.62
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
269 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
51%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
224 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
43%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
57 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
57%
Average Class Size
6 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1257
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,940
$13,959
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
29%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$23.42 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%
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 St. Columba School and Colorado Timberline Academy.
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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