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Montrose County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 293 students in Montrose County, CO (there are 18 public schools, serving 6,362 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Montrose County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Montrose County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Colorado West Christian School
Colorado West Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
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Map of Pope John Paul Ii Academy
Pope John Paul Ii Academy
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
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Map of Spring Creek Adventist School
Spring Creek Adventist School
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
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Montrose County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Montrose Chirstian Childhood Center
Montrose Chirstian Childhood Center
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2351 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-5432
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
293 Students
71,391 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,450
$13,959
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$6,573
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.62
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
190 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
65%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
72 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
25%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Montrose County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Montrose County, CO is Colorado West Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Montroseunty?
3 private schools are located in Montroseunty.
What percentage of students in Montroseunty go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Montroseunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montroseunty?
100% of private schools in Montroseunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Montroseunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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