About the School
- Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy or PELA is a private school for 7th to 12th grade students.
- It offers academic excellence through hands on learning.
- PELA parents love that their childrens' education goes beyond academic achievement through individualized learning plans and development of real life skills.
- PELA students have daily opportunities to experience personal growth, conflict resolution, and real life challenges that prepare them to be leaders in a complex and fast-changing world.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2017
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Jenn Lukesh
School Notes
- PELA students are engaged in academically challenging coursework with real world applications. Staff work with students to help them find and develop thier gifts, while also teaching life skills such as ettiquette, public speaking, fiscal responsibility, and engaged student-specific community engagement. We help students to develop thier personal leadership skills while fostering a love of learning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy cost?
Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy's tuition is approximately $12,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy?
The acceptance rate of Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy?
The application deadline for Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy is Colorado West Christian School (29.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Delta Sda School (21.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Redeemer Lutheran School & Tiny Treasures (26.6 miles away)
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Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Distance: 26.6 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: 29.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 31.4 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 31.4 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Distance: 31.7 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: 43.3 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: 45.7 mi
Gr: K-11 | 64 students
Christian
20449 Highway 82
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
Distance: 21.8 mi
Gr: K-7 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Distance: 26.6 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: 29.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 31.4 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Distance: 26.6 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: 29.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 43.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
Distance: 45.5 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
2.3 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
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
7.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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