Welcome to the Cortez Seventh-day Adventist School. We are a Seventh-day Adventist school located in Cortez, CO.
Our staff are committed to providing quality education in a Christ-filled environment.
The Cortez Seventh-day Adventist School family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve.
The Cortez Seventh-day Adventist School is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children.
A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools.
We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs.
We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cortez Adventist Christian School?
The application deadline for Cortez Adventist Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Cortez Adventist Christian School is Lighthouse Christian Academy (3.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Childrens Kiva (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Childrens Kiva
Montessori School
1204 E. Empire St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8586
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8586
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Liberty School ![The Liberty School Photo]( "The Liberty School Photo")
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
39.2 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
39.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
39.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
39.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Open Bible Christian Academy
(Baptist)
23 Road 6825
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-5019
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-5019
40.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
45 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 12 students
1220 W Apache St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
46.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Liberty School ![The Liberty School Photo]( "The Liberty School Photo")
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
39.2 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
39.6 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Durango Montessori School
Montessori School
1309 E 3rd Ave Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
39.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
St. Columba School ![St. Columba School Photo - St. Columba School, where students are known, respected, and cared for by faculty, staff, and peers; where exploring ideas and loving learning are cool; where happiness and challenge walk hand-in-hand; where leadership and extracurricular opportunities abound; and where the presence of the Catholic tradition stamps a profound and lasting influence on the educational experience of our young scholars.]( "St. Columba School Photo - St. Columba School, where students are known, respected, and cared for by faculty, staff, and peers; where exploring ideas and loving learning are cool; where happiness and challenge walk hand-in-hand; where leadership and extracurricular opportunities abound; and where the presence of the Catholic tradition stamps a profound and lasting influence on the educational experience of our young scholars.")
(Catholic)
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
39.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Childrens Kiva
Montessori School
1204 E. Empire St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8586
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8586
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
39.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
39.6 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Durango Montessori School
Montessori School
1309 E 3rd Ave Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
39.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Montezuma-cortez Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
703 West 7th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
0.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Montezuma-cortez High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
510 North Beech Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
0.8 miles
Gr: PK | 70 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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