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La Plata County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 723 students in La Plata County, CO (there are 24 public schools, serving 7,074 public students). 9% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private schools in La Plata County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked La Plata County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Colorado Timberline Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
(1)
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St. Columba School
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
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Map of Children's House Of Durango
Children's House Of Durango
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Montessori School
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
(1)
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Durango Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
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First Umc Christ Childs School
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
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Hope Community Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 43 students
Christian
115 Ute St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0692
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The Liberty School
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students
Sports: 7
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
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Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
Montessori School
275 Mouache Circle
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
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La Plata County Private Schools (Closed)

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Columbine Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
723 Students
71,391 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
57%
Average Class Size
6 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1257
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,940
$13,959
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$23.42 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.62
# American Indian Students
31 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
313 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
46%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
295 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
44%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in La Plata County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in La Plata County, CO include St. Columba School and Colorado Timberline Academy.
How many private schools are located in La Plataunty?
8 private schools are located in La Plataunty.
How diverse are private schools in La Plataunty?
La Plataunty private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in La Plataunty go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in La Plataunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Plataunty?
33% of private schools in La Plataunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in La Plataunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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