The Mcclelland School Photo - The McClelland School's 4th graders are completing hands on experiments with force and motion. This is one of the many hands-on experiments the students learn about during the school year. Our students are able to engage in hands on activities throughout the year that compliment what they are learning in the classroom.

Best Pueblo Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 693 students in Pueblo, CO (there are 59 public schools, serving 30,836 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Pueblo, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in Pueblo, CO include Pueblo West Christian Academy, The Mcclelland School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
78% of private schools in Pueblo, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Pueblo Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Mcclelland School
The Mcclelland School Photo - The McClelland School's 3rd and 4th grade students participate in activities such as a "book tasting", where they are able to review new genres of books that they may not have read before and share them with their classmates.
(1)
415 E Abriendo Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 543-5271
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Pueblo West Christian Academy
(Christian)
347 S Del Norte Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-2868
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
701 W Evans Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 542-1864
Gr: PK-6 | 93 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Christian Growth Academy
(Pentecostal)
2901 Oneal Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 565-2113
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
Happyland Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
(1)
1605 S Pueblo Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 566-1311
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parkhill Christian Academy
(Baptist)
4235 Parkhill Pl
Pueblo, CO 81008
(719) 544-6174
Gr: PK-9 | 57 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
St. John Neumann Catholic School
(Catholic)
(4)
2415 E Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-9419
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Therese Catholic School
(Catholic)
320 Goodnight Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-1121
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Soaring Eagles Center For Autism
Special Education School
125 W Palmer Lake Dr
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 547-8803
Gr: Inquire with school | 27 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Pueblo, Colorado

Pueblo, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3912 Oneal Ave
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 561-9120
Gr: 1-8 | 14 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Pueblo)
This State (CO)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
693 Students
72,824 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
83 Teachers
6,373 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
56%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,330
$14,541
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$850
$6,121
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$30.83 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
418 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
137 Students
6,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
1,931 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
268 Students
33,986 Students
% White Students
39%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
67 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
263 Students
26,521 Students
% of Others Students
38%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Pueblo, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in Pueblo, CO include Pueblo West Christian Academy, The Mcclelland School, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Pueblo?
9 private schools are located in Pueblo.
How diverse are private schools in Pueblo?
Pueblo private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Pueblo go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Pueblo are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pueblo?
78% of private schools in Pueblo are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Pueblo are often viewed compared to one another?

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