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St. Stephen Catholic School

414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

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Tel: (970) 945-7746

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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.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

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School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Cognia

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1981

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Student Body

Total Students

159 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

56%

State avg.: 25%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

3 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: With Faith, Hope and Love we will make the ordinary into the extraordinary.

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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Quick Facts (2026)

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

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