Durango Montessori School in Durango, CO, serves 50 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 5 in a nonsectarian Montessori program located in a town setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 6 teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
Enrollment includes 7.5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small student body.
Durango Montessori School offers coeducational programs focusing on early learning through grade 5 in a community–based environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Durango Montessori School?
The application deadline for Durango Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Durango Montessori School is Colorado Timberline Academy (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Durango Early Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's House Of Durango (0.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
0.4 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
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
First Umc Christ Childs School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
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