For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 61 students in 81147, CO (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,588 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in 81147, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in 81147, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).
Private Schools in 81147, CO (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Our Savior Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
56 Meadows Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
Gr: K-7 | 52 students
Pagosa Springs Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
40 Oren Rd
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in 81147, CO?
2 private schools are located in 81147, CO.
What percentage of students in 81147 go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in 81147 are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 81147?
100% of private schools in 81147 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).
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