For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 421 students in San Miguel County, CO.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 421
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Best San Miguel County Private Elementary Schools
Quick Facts (26-27)
- # Private Schools: 2
- # Students Served: 421
- View San Miguel County, CO School Trends
Top Ranked San Miguel County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students
447 W. Columbia Ave
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Overview
Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
421 Students
48,298 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
46 Teachers
4,865 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
Average Class Size
8 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$33,000
$13,235
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$5,654
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
352 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
1,213 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
4,655 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,495 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
320 Students
27,267 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
38 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
41 Students
12,067 Students
% of Others Students
10%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in San Miguel County, CO?
The top ranked private elementary schools in San Miguel County, CO is Telluride Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in San Miguelunty?
2 private elementary schools are located in San Miguelunty.
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