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Durango Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 522 students in Durango, CO.
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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Durango Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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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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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 Montessori School
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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Map of First Umc Christ Childs School
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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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)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
522
Students
+95.5% (+255 students) 10-yr
$14,160
Avg. Tuition
+326.5% (+$10,840) 7-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
10%
Students of Color
-9.1% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Durango)
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
356 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearDurango, CO Total Schools
20255
20246
20235
20225
20215
20205
20195
20185
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
522 Students
50,266 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025104162191
202486155187
202394159185
202295159188
202195157184
202095156179
201995155182
201895157181
201767153183
201667151181
201567134173
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% Students of Color
10%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202510%25%32%
202410%25%32%
20239%25%32%
20229%25%31%
20219%25%32%
20209%24%31%
201910%23%31%
201810%23%30%
201711%25%31%
201611%25%31%
201511%25%31%
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0.55
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20250.550.610.65
20240.550.610.65
20230.550.610.65
20220.510.610.64
20210.510.610.64
20200.510.620.64
20190.550.610.64
20180.550.600.64
20170.550.600.62
20160.550.600.62
20150.550.610.62
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
255 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
943 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20221%2%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%3%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%3%5%
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# Hispanic Students
13 Students
3,356 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20253%7%8%
20243%7%8%
20233%7%8%
20223%8%8%
20213%8%7%
20203%8%7%
20193%8%7%
20183%7%7%
20174%7%6%
20164%6%7%
20154%7%6%
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# Black Students
5 Students
1,237 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20251%3%6%
20241%2%6%
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# White Students
224 Students
19,784 Students
% White Students
48%
41%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202549%40%48%
202454%40%48%
202351%42%48%
202261%42%50%
202161%42%50%
202061%42%51%
201954%43%52%
201854%38%52%
201750%40%54%
201650%39%54%
201550%43%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
38 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
215 Students
22,972 Students
% of Others Students
47%
47%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202546%47%34%
202440%48%33%
202344%46%33%
202234%46%31%
202134%46%31%
202034%45%31%
201941%44%30%
201841%50%30%
201746%49%30%
201646%51%29%
201546%45%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
4,050 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202515:112:112:1
202415:113:112:1
202317:113:112:1
202218:113:112:1
202118:113:112:1
202018:113:112:1
201919:113:112:1
201819:114:112:1
201718:113:112:1
201618:113:112:1
201518:113:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202588%53%51%
202488%52%51%
202388%52%51%
202288%52%51%
202188%51%50%
202088%50%50%
201988%52%50%
201888%52%50%
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Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,160
$12,965

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearDurango, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$14,160$12,836$12,988
2024$3,320$10,083$10,159
2023$3,320$9,167$9,500
2022$3,320$8,791$8,989
2021$3,320$8,620$8,661
2020$3,320$8,149$8,383
2019$3,320$7,927$8,266
2018$3,320$7,378$7,888
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$38.16 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
86%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Durango, CO?
The top ranked private preschools in Durango, CO include St. Columba School and Durango Early Learning Center.
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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