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Garfield County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 499 students in Garfield County, CO.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 87%.
67% of private elementary schools in Garfield County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Elementary Schools in Garfield County (2026-27)

Liberty Classical Academy Photo
Liberty Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
(2)
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Map of St. Stephen Catholic School
St. Stephen Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
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Map of Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
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Garfield County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Ambleside At Skylark Photo
Ambleside At Skylark
Gr: K-8 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Christian
151 W. Main
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 930-1804
(2)
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Map of Columbine Christian School
Columbine Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 13 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2314 Blake Ave
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7630
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
499 Students
48,333 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
4,837 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
56%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
3 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,765
$13,432
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$6,344
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
352 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,208 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
4,655 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
10%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,492 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
308 Students
27,158 Students
% White Students
62%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
38 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
87 Students
12,398 Students
% of Others Students
17%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
2 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Garfield County, CO?
3 private elementary schools are located in Garfield County, CO.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Garfieldunty?
67% of private elementary schools in Garfieldunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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