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Best Montrose County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 84%.
100% of private schools in Montrose County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Montrose County Private Schools (2026)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMontrose County Total Schools
20253
20244
20234
20224
20214
20204
20193
20183
20173
20163
20155
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# Students
293 Students
71,307 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202598160179
202475153172
202376155174
202278155185
202169153180
202069148171
201958148175
201858157172
201758158180
201658157178
201556138167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202514%25%34%
202414%25%34%
202314%25%33%
202213%25%33%
202113%25%32%
202013%25%32%
201910%24%31%
201810%23%31%
201710%27%32%
201610%27%32%
20157%27%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
6,299 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
20258:111:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20238:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
202110:112:111:1
202010:112:112:1
201911:112:112:1
201811:112:112:1
201711:112:112:1
201611:112:112:1
20158:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202530%56%55%
202430%57%54%
202330%57%54%
202230%56%54%
202130%56%54%
202030%56%54%
201930%57%53%
201830%57%53%
201730%53%53%
201630%51%52%
201530%50%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
2025141515
2024141515
2023141515
2022141515
2021141515
2020141515
2019141515
2018141515
2017141515
2016141515
2015121515
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,450
$14,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2022-2025)

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
2025$4,450$14,827$15,012
2024$4,000$13,632$13,254
2023$4,000$12,981$12,626
2022$4,000$12,703$12,187
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Average % on Financial Aid
20%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2022-2025)

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202520%29%34%
202420%28%34%
202320%28%34%
202220%28%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,200
$6,463

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
2025$1,200$6,269$7,073
2024$1,200$5,056$6,930
2023$1,200$4,967$6,469
2022$1,200$4,768$6,289
2021$40$4,639$6,055
2020$40$4,407$5,921
2019$40$3,978$5,795
2018$40$3,894$5,456
2017$40$3,205$5,319
2016$40$3,355$5,105
2015$40$3,170$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
75%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202575%84%81%
202475%91%85%
202375%91%85%
202275%90%85%
202175%90%85%
202075%90%85%
201975%91%85%
201875%90%85%
201775%91%85%
201675%91%85%
201575%92%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
20250.520.630.65
20240.510.630.65
20230.490.620.65
20220.500.620.64
20210.410.630.64
20200.410.630.64
20190.280.620.63
20180.280.620.63
20170.280.620.61
20160.280.620.61
20150.350.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20241%2%5%
20231%2%5%
20223%3%4%
20213%3%4%
20203%3%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%3%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
28 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202510%9%9%
202410%9%9%
202311%8%9%
20227%9%8%
20218%9%9%
20208%9%9%
20198%9%8%
20188%8%8%
20178%8%8%
20168%8%8%
20157%8%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
1,900 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
190 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
65%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202565%48%52%
202465%48%52%
202368%48%52%
202267%47%54%
202176%47%54%
202076%47%54%
201984%48%56%
201884%45%56%
201784%46%58%
201684%46%58%
201580%50%58%
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# 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
72 Students
26,059 Students
% of Others Students
25%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMontrose County AverageColorado (CO) AverageNational Average
202524%37%26%
202424%37%26%
202320%38%25%
202223%39%25%
202113%39%25%
202013%38%24%
20196%38%24%
20186%42%23%
20176%40%22%
20166%40%22%
201510%36%21%
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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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