For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 11 students in Fruita, CO (there are 6 public schools, serving 3,118 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Fruita, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
Private Schools in Fruita, CO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fruita Montessori
Montessori School
140 N Plum St
Fruita, CO 81521
(602) 614-5216
Fruita, CO 81521
(602) 614-5216
Gr: NS | 11 students
Overview
This Town (Fruita)
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
11 Students
72,118 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
1 Teacher
6,317 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,605 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,908 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,900 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
3 Students
33,698 Students
% White Students
27%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 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
8 Students
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
73%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Fruita, CO?
1 private schools are located in Fruita, CO.
What percentage of students in Fruita go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Fruita are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
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