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Rio Grande County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 41 students in Rio Grande County, CO (there are 16 public schools, serving 2,283 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Rio Grande County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Rio Grande County (2026-27)

Map of High Valley Christian School
High Valley Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Mennonite
45651 County Road E
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2424
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Rio Grande County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 21 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
330 Faraday St
Monte Vista, CO 81144
(719) 852-5449
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
41 Students
71,281 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
6,325 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
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
1 Student
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
0 Students
1,896 Students
% Black Students
0%
3%
# White Students
38 Students
33,525 Students
% White Students
93%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
2 Students
26,384 Students
% of Others Students
5%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Rio Grande County, CO?
1 private schools are located in Rio Grande County, CO.
What percentage of students in Rio Grandeunty go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Rio Grandeunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rio Grandeunty?
100% of private schools in Rio Grandeunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Mennonite).

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