For the 2025 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 84%.
Private Elementary Schools in Garfield County (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Catholic School
(Catholic)
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Garfield County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ambleside At Skylark (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
151 W. Main
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 930-1804
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 930-1804
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
Columbine Christian School (Closed 2024)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2314 Blake Ave
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7630
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7630
Gr: K-8 | 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private elementary schools are located in Garfield County, CO?
3 private elementary schools are located in Garfield County, CO.
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