About the School
- 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 Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: K-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Distance: 27.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1000 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Distance: 31.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Distance: 31.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 32.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Distance: 31.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 32.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Distance: 33.3 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Distance: 41.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 36
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Distance: 43.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 64 students
Christian
20449 Highway 82
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: K-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Distance: 27.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1000 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Distance: 31.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Distance: 31.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 32.0 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 5
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Distance: 27.1 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1000 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Distance: 31.2 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Distance: 31.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 40.9 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
Distance: 43.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
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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