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San Miguel County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 421 students in San Miguel County, CO (there are 5 public schools, serving 994 public students). 30% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked San Miguel County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Telluride Elementary School
Telluride Elementary School
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students
447 W. Columbia Ave
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
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Telluride Mountain School Photo
Telluride Mountain School
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
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Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
421 Students
71,391 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,000
$13,959
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$6,573

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
<1%
3%
# White Students
320 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
75%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
41 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
10%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in San Miguel County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in San Miguel County, CO is Telluride Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in San Miguelunty?
2 private schools are located in San Miguelunty.
What percentage of students in San Miguelunty go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in San Miguelunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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