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Colorado Private High Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) serving 219 students in Colorado.
50% of private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
The top ranked private high school belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Colorado is Crested Butte Academy.
These schools make up 2% of the 126 private schools in Colorado and under 1% of its 28,103 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Colorado (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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Map of Vail Christian High School
Vail Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Christian
31621 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-3015
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Colorado?
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Colorado is Crested Butte Academy.
How many private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are located in Colorado?
2 private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are located in Colorado.
What percentage of private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are religiously affiliated in Colorado?
50% of private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Colorado are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
2
Private Schools
219
Students
12%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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