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Routt County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 252 students in Routt County, CO (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,301 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 88%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Routt County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Steamboat Mountain School
Steamboat Mountain School
Gr: K-12 | 197 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 8
818 Oak St
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
(1)
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Map of Discovery Learning Center
Discovery Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
2875 Village Dr
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
(970) 879-5973
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
252 Students
71,391 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
57%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,000
$13,959
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
80%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$23.42 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.62
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,900 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
160 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
64%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
84 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
33%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
8 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Routt County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Routt County, CO is Steamboat Mountain School.
How many private schools are located in Routtunty?
2 private schools are located in Routtunty.
What percentage of students in Routtunty go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Routtunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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