For the 2024 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 532 students in 81301, CO (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,787 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in 81301, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 81301, CO include St. Columba School and Colorado Timberline Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
Top Ranked 81301 Colorado Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
St. Columba School![St. Columba School Photo - St. Columba School, where students are known, respected, and cared for by faculty, staff, and peers; where exploring ideas and loving learning are cool; where happiness and challenge walk hand-in-hand; where leadership and extracurricular opportunities abound; and where the presence of the Catholic tradition stamps a profound and lasting influence on the educational experience of our young scholars.]( "St. Columba School Photo - St. Columba School, where students are known, respected, and cared for by faculty, staff, and peers; where exploring ideas and loving learning are cool; where happiness and challenge walk hand-in-hand; where leadership and extracurricular opportunities abound; and where the presence of the Catholic tradition stamps a profound and lasting influence on the educational experience of our young scholars.")
(Catholic)
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Columbine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Grades: NS-3
| 71 students
First Umc Christ Childs School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students
The Liberty School![The Liberty School Photo]( "The Liberty School Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Grades: 2-8
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in 81301, CO?
The top ranked private schools in 81301, CO include St. Columba School and Colorado Timberline Academy.
How many private schools are located in 81301, CO?
7 private schools are located in 81301, CO.
How diverse are private schools in 81301, CO?
81301, CO private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in 81301, CO go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in 81301, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
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