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81301 Colorado Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 552 students in 81301, CO (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,539 public students). 13% 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 school in 81301, CO is St. Columba School.
33% of private schools in 81301, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 81301 Colorado Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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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 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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81301, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

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Colorado Timberline Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Alternative School
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
(1)
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 81301, CO?
The top ranked private schools in 81301, CO is St. Columba School.
How many private schools are located in 81301?
6 private schools are located in 81301.
How diverse are private schools in 81301?
81301 private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in 81301 go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in 81301 are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 81301?
33% of private schools in 81301 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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