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Top 3 Best La Plata County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 676 students in La Plata County, CO (there are 24 public schools, serving 7,074 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in La Plata County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in La Plata County, CO include Durango Early Learning Center, St. Columba School, and Colorado Timberline Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
33% of private schools in La Plata County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Christian).

Top Ranked La Plata County Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Colorado Timberline Academy
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Alternative School
(1)
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Grades: NS-3
| 71 students
St. Columba School
St. Columba School Photo - St. Columba School, where students are known, respected, and cared for by faculty, staff, and peers; where exploring ideas and loving learning are cool; where happiness and challenge walk hand-in-hand; where leadership and extracurricular opportunities abound; and where the presence of the Catholic tradition stamps a profound and lasting influence on the educational experience of our young scholars.
(Catholic)
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Children's House Of Durango
Montessori School
(1)
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
First Umc Christ Childs School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students
Hope Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
115 Ute St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0692
Grades: K-8
| 43 students
The Liberty School
The Liberty School Photo
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Grades: 2-8
| 30 students
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
Montessori School
275 Mouache Circle
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in La Plata County, Colorado

La Plata County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students

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 Durango Early Learning Center, 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 26% minority students, which is higher 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 Methodist and Christian).
Which private schools in La Plataunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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