For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 47 students in Las Animas County, CO (there are 12 public schools, serving 1,835 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Las Animas County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Las Animas County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Las Animas County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Christian Center
(Christian)
1001 Obregon Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6133
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6133
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Holy Trinity Academy
(Christian)
200 Church St
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4522
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4522
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Las Animas County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian School Inc (Closed 2025)
(Christian)
2608 Santa Fe Trl
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 859-3508
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 859-3508
Gr: K-8 | 20 students
Trinidad Catholic School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
201 Church Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-7541
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-7541
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students
Overview
This County (Las Animas County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
47 Students
71,429 Students
% Average Students of Color
40%
25%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9 Teachers
6,313 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
57%
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,500
$14,689
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,250
$6,269
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.62
# American Indian Students
1 Student
404 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
1,605 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
5,908 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%
# White Students
32 Students
33,698 Students
% White Students
59%
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
n/a
26,098 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
37%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Las Animas County, CO?
2 private schools are located in Las Animas County, CO.
What percentage of students in Las Animasunty go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Las Animasunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Las Animasunty?
100% of private schools in Las Animasunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Which private schools in Las Animasunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Las Animasunty include: Holy Trinity Academy vs. Grace Christian Center, Grace Christian Center vs. Holy Trinity Academy
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