Lamborn Valley School in Paonia, CO, is a rural K–12 Christian alternative school with an enrollment of 26 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by 4 full–time teachers.
As a member of the National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools, Lamborn Valley offers a co–ed program grounded in religious affiliation.
The school serves families seeking a small rural private school option with a full K–12 grade span and an emphasis on alternative education.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 Lamborn Valley School?
The application deadline for Lamborn Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Lamborn Valley School is Colorado West Christian School (31.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Delta Sda School (22.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Redeemer Lutheran School & Tiny Treasures (27.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Delta Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
22.2 miles
Gr: K-7 | 14 students Tuition listed
Redeemer Lutheran School & Tiny Treasures
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1000 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
27.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Pope John Paul Ii Academy
(Catholic)
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
31.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students Tuition listed
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
31.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
32 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
31.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
32 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Spring Creek Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
33.3 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
41.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 36 Tuition listed
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
20449 Highway 82
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
43.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 64 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Delta Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
22.2 miles
Gr: K-7 | 14 students Tuition listed
Redeemer Lutheran School & Tiny Treasures
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1000 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
27.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Pope John Paul Ii Academy
(Catholic)
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
31.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students Tuition listed
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
31.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
32 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Redeemer Lutheran School & Tiny Treasures
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1000 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
27.1 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Pope John Paul Ii Academy
(Catholic)
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
31.2 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students Tuition listed
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
31.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mt. Sopris Montessori School
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
40.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
43.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Fork School Of Integrated Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Paonia K-8
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 Box Elder
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
Paonia, CO 81428
(970) 527-3639
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Hotchkiss Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 Lorah Lane
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3325
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
North Fork High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
438 Bulldog St
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3882
Hotchkiss, CO 81419
(970) 872-3882
8.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
North Fork Montessori Crawford
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 Fir Ave
Crawford, CO 81415
(970) 921-4935
Crawford, CO 81415
(970) 921-4935
12 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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