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.

Best Durango Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 518 students in Durango, CO.
The top ranked private preschools in Durango, CO include Durango Early Learning Center and St. Columba School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
40% of private preschools in Durango, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top Ranked Durango Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.
(Catholic)
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Children's House Of Durango
Montessori School
(1)
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Durango Montessori School
Montessori School
1309 E 3rd Ave Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
First Umc Christ Childs School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Durango, Colorado

Durango, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Durango, CO?
The top ranked private preschools in Durango, CO include Durango Early Learning Center and St. Columba School.
How many private preschools are located in Durango?
5 private preschools are located in Durango.
How diverse are private preschools in Durango?
Durango private preschools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Durango?
40% of private preschools in Durango are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private preschools in Durango are often viewed compared to one another?

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