St. Stephen Catholic School

414 Hyland Park Drive Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
sscs414.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 159 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Stephen Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1981
School Calendar
School Motto
With Faith, Hope and Love we will make the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Student Body

Total Students
159 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • In the spirit of Catholic Education, St. Stephen's mission is to evangelize our children and families, to provide solid academics, and to prepare our children to challenge life with strong Christian faith in Jesus Christ and His Church.
  • Religious education is not confined to an instructional program but something which permeates the entire day.
  • Formal religious instruction is given daily in the classroom using a variety of methods and materials.
  • Staff members strive to build a Christian community among not only themselves but the students and their families as well.
  • In the spirit of Catholic Education, St. Stephen's mission is to evangelize our children and families, to provide solid academics, and to prepare our children to challenge life with strong Christian faith in Jesus Christ and His Church. Religious education is not confined to an instructional program but something which permeates the entire day. Formal religious instruction is given daily in the classroom using a variety of methods and materials. Staff members strive to build a Christian community among not only themselves but the students and their families as well.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for St. Stephen Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Stephen Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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