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 81004 Colorado Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 410 students in 81004, CO (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,766 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in 81004, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in 81004, CO include Trinity Lutheran School and The Mcclelland School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private schools in 81004, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked 81004 Colorado Private Schools (2025)

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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 81004, CO?
The top ranked private schools in 81004, CO include Trinity Lutheran School and The Mcclelland School.
How many private schools are located in 81004?
4 private schools are located in 81004.
What percentage of students in 81004 go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in 81004 are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 81004?
75% of private schools in 81004 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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