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Leadville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 40 students in Leadville, CO, 4% of all K-12 students in Leadville, CO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Leadville Private Schools (2026-27)

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High Mountain Institute
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
Specialized Curriculum
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
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Leadville, CO Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
40
Students
$38,800
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Leadville)
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School
499 Schools
# Students
40 Students
71,281 Students
% Students of Color
16%
25%
0.29
0.62
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,598 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,896 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
79 Students
33,525 Students
% White Students
84%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
0 Students
26,384 Students
% of Others Students
0%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
10 Teachers
6,325 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
57%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,800
$13,897
Average Summer Program Cost
$11,900
$1,647
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Endowment Size
$14 million
$24.51 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
88%
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Leadville, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Leadville, CO is High Mountain Institute.
How many private schools are located in Leadville?
1 private schools are located in Leadville.
What percentage of students in Leadville go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Leadville are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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