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Montezuma County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 130 students in Montezuma County, CO (there are 19 public schools, serving 3,761 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Montezuma County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Montezuma County (2026-27)

Map of The Childrens Kiva
The Childrens Kiva
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Montessori School
1204 E. Empire St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8586
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Map of Cortez Adventist Christian School
Cortez Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
540 W 4th St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
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Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
130 Students
71,281 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
6,325 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$13,897

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,598 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,896 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
74 Students
33,525 Students
% White Students
56%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
48 Students
26,384 Students
% of Others Students
37%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Montezuma County, CO?
3 private schools are located in Montezuma County, CO.
What percentage of students in Montezumaunty go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Montezumaunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montezumaunty?
67% of private schools in Montezumaunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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