High Valley Christian School in Center, CO, serves 41 co–ed students from kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 4 teachers on staff to support its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Affiliated with the Mennonite faith, High Valley Christian School offers education with an other religious orientation.
Student diversity includes approximately 2.56% students of color, reflecting the demographic composition of this rural area.
As a small private school with no membership associations, it provides a focused K–8 education option in Center, Colorado.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
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 High Valley Christian School?
The application deadline for High Valley Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to High Valley Christian School is Calvary Christian School (65.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sunshine Christian School (24.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Darren Patterson Christian Academy (72.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
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Sunshine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
313 Craft Dr
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-2557
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-2557
24.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Tuition listed
Pagosa Springs Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
40 Oren Rd
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
63.4 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
1415 Elm Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
65 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Savior Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
56 Meadows Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
65.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 52 students
Canon Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
2951 E Us Highway 50
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 280-3020
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 280-3020
66.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
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Location
Miles
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1415 Elm Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
65 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canon Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
2951 E Us Highway 50
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 280-3020
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 280-3020
66.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
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Special Program Emphasis
18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
75.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Pueblo West Christian Academy
(Christian)
347 S Del Norte Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-2868
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-2868
82.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Growth Academy
(Pentecostal)
2901 Oneal Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 565-2113
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 565-2113
84.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunshine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
313 Craft Dr
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-2557
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-2557
24.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Tuition listed
Pagosa Springs Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
40 Oren Rd
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
63.4 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
1415 Elm Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
65 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Savior Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
56 Meadows Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
65.8 miles
Gr: K-7 | 52 students
Canon Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
2951 E Us Highway 50
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 280-3020
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 280-3020
66.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
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Miles
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Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
72 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
77 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pueblo West Christian Academy
(Christian)
347 S Del Norte Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-2868
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-2868
82.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1605 S Pueblo Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 566-1311
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 566-1311
84.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese Catholic School
(Catholic)
320 Goodnight Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-1121
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-1121
84.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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The Academic Recovery Center Of San Luis Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2859
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Center High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
550 South Sylvester
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3442
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-3982
3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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