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Gunnison County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 61 students in Gunnison County, CO (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,020 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Gunnison County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Crested Butte Academy
Crested Butte Academy
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
61 Students
71,391 Students

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
57%
Average Class Size
6 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.62
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
40 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
66%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
21 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
34%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Gunnison County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Gunnison County, CO is Crested Butte Academy.
How many private schools are located in Gunnisonunty?
1 private schools are located in Gunnisonunty.
What percentage of students in Gunnisonunty go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Gunnisonunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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