Pope John Paul II Academy in Montrose, CO, serves 91 co–ed students in grades PK through 7 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 2008, this Catholic elementary and middle school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with a total of 9 teaching staff.
The school charges an annual tuition of $4,900 and enrolls a student body with 23% identified as students of color.
Pope John Paul II Academy offers education aligned with Catholic religious affiliation, providing a faith–based program in a rural locale.
The campus covers 20 acres and supports early childhood through middle school education in the Montrose area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
Campus Size
20 acres
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
School Notes
- School Motto: Totus Tuus
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pope John Paul Ii Academy cost?
Pope John Paul Ii Academy's tuition is approximately $4,900 for private students.
What schools are Pope John Paul Ii Academy often compared to?
Pope John Paul Ii Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Colorado West Christian School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Pope John Paul Ii Academy?
The application deadline for Pope John Paul Ii Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Pope John Paul Ii Academy vs. Colorado West Christian School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Pope John Paul Ii Academy is Colorado West Christian School (0.3 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spring Creek Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
5.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Redeemer Lutheran School & Tiny Treasures
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1000 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Delta Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
22 miles
Gr: K-7 | 14 students Tuition listed
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
36.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spring Creek Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
5.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
36.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
53.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Pear Park Baptist School
(Baptist)
3102 E Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
54.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spring Creek Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
5.2 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Redeemer Lutheran School & Tiny Treasures
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1000 Pioneer Rd
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-3052
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Delta Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
762 Meeker St
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
Delta, CO 81416
(970) 874-9482
22 miles
Gr: K-7 | 14 students Tuition listed
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
36.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
21.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 38 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
36.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
447 W. Columbia Ave
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
37 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students
Pear Park Baptist School
(Baptist)
3102 E Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
54.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13820 6700 Road
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2584
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Columbine Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 South 12th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2581
1.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2576
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Pomona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1045 South Cascade
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
Montrose, CO 81402
(970) 249-2514
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Black Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20%)
126 South 5th Street
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 964-8597
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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