For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 141 students in Ignacio, CO (there are 4 public schools, serving 633 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Ignacio, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
50% of private schools in Ignacio, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Ignacio, CO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
115 Ute St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0692
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0692
Gr: K-8 | 43 students
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
Montessori School
275 Mouache Circle
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
Overview
This Town (Ignacio)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
141 Students
72,118 Students
% Average Students of Color
76%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
17 Teachers
6,317 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
# American Indian Students
27 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
17%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,605 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
5,908 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
1,900 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
44 Students
33,698 Students
% White Students
29%
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
71 Students
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
46%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Ignacio, CO?
2 private schools are located in Ignacio, CO.
What percentage of students in Ignacio go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Ignacio are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ignacio?
50% of private schools in Ignacio are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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