Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 522
- Average Tuition: $3,320
- % Students of Color: 10%
- View Durango, CO School Trends
Durango Private Preschools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 5
- # Students Served: 522
- Average Tuition: $3,320
- % Students of Color: 10%
- View Durango, CO School Trends
Top Ranked Durango Private Preschools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Montessori School
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
Montessori School
1309 E 3rd Ave Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Durango, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Durango, CO Private School Trends (10-Year)
5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
522
Students
+95.5% (+255 students) 10-yr
$3,320
Avg. Tuition
-76.6% (-$10,840) 7-yr
10%
Students of Color
-9.1% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-16.7% (-3.0) 10-yr
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Durango)
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
356 Schools
# Students
522 Students
50,315 Students
% Students of Color
10%
25%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
255 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
943 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
3,356 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,237 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
224 Students
19,784 Students
% White Students
48%
41%
# 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
23,021 Students
% of Others Students
47%
47%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
4,096 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
53%
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,320
$11,126
Admissions & Athletics
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 is 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?
Which private preschools in Durango are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Durango include: Durango Early Learning Center vs. Children's House Of Durango, Children's House Of Durango vs. Durango Early Learning Center
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