Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the Other Montessori association(s).
The student:teacher of Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: The goal of early education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy?
The application deadline for Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy is Colorado Timberline Academy (17.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hope Community Christian Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Durango Early Learning Center (17.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Hope Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: K-8 | 43 students 0.1 miles 115 Ute St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0692
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0692
0.1
K-8
43
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
Grades: NS-3 | 71 students 17.3 miles 890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
17.3
NS-3
71
Grades: 9-12 | 30 students 17.5 miles 454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
17.5
9-12
30
Durango Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-5 | 50 students 17.5 miles 1309 E 3rd Ave Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
17.5
PK-5
50
First Umc Christ Childs School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
Grades: NS-PK | 60 students 17.7 miles 2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
17.7
NS-PK
60
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