Best Routt County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 209 students in Routt County, CO (there are 13 public schools, serving 3,301 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Routt County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

Private Schools in Routt County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2875 Village Dr
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
(970) 879-5973
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Steamboat Mountain School
Alternative School
(1)
818 Oak St
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1350
Gr: K-12 | 154 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Routt County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
209 Students
72,909 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
6,382 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,300
$14,827
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
418 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
6,134 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,932 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
160 Students
34,075 Students
% White Students
76%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
43 Students
26,521 Students
% of Others Students
20%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Routt County, CO?
2 private schools are located in Routt County, CO.
What percentage of students in Routtunty go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Routtunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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