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Pitkin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 295 students in Pitkin County, CO (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,554 public students). 16% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pitkin County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Aspen Country Day School
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
295 Students
71,310 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
6,325 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,800
$13,967
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.62
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
1,598 Students
% Asian Students
0%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,896 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
129 Students
33,525 Students
% White Students
44%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
161 Students
26,384 Students
% of Others Students
54%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pitkin County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Pitkin County, CO is Aspen Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Pitkinunty?
1 private schools are located in Pitkinunty.
What percentage of students in Pitkinunty go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Pitkinunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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