Steamboat Mountain School

Steamboat Mountain School is a coeducational K-12 school boarding and day options for high school students.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CO School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,300
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Apr. 17 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Steamboat Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Orange and Navy
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 24, 2026
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 4, 2027
Campus Size
150 acres

Student Body

Total Students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
13 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
4 courses
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Apr. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$24,700 for Kindergarten; $25,920 for Grades 1-4; $26,120 for Grade 5; $27,300 for Grade 6; $29,680 for Grades 7-8; $47,160 for Upper School Day; $73,860 for Upper School Boarding
% on Financial Aid
26%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Debbie Gooding
Application URL
Endowment Size
$3 million

School Notes

  • School Motto: Ready for Anywhere
  • School Mascot: Penguin
  • Steamboat Mountain School stretches students intellectually, encourages deep exploration of areas of passion, and cultivates a meaningful connection with the school community. Every mountain top, every country, and every moment offers an opportunity to prepare our students for a world in which they will collaborate, grow, and challenge themselves. We are more than a college preparatory school-we offer students the opportunity to push themselves academically, physically, and mentally everyday. Whether they are solving a challenging academic problem, learning to navigate using a topographic map, or engaging in conversation with their homestay family in Morocco, our students learn about themselves, the value of their engagement with others, and the importance of moving beyond their comfort zone. Students gain the ability to be independent thinkers, to ask questions that move the conversation beyond a typical discussion, and to flourish as students of life. We prepare our students for college life and life beyond.Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
  • Elizabeth Findell '08: National politics reporter for the Wall Street Journal.
  • Daniel Wright '09: Co-producer of the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma.
  • Avital Shimko '14: Current member of the US Moguls Ski Team.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Elizabeth Findell - National politics reporter for the Wall Street Journal, graduated in 2008.
    • Daniel Wright - Co-producer of the documentary The Social Dilemma, graduated in 2009.
    • Avital Shimko - Current member of the US Moguls Ski Team, graduated in 2014.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Steamboat Mountain School cost?
Steamboat Mountain School's tuition is approximately $15,300 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Steamboat Mountain School?
Steamboat Mountain School famous alumni include: Elizabeth Findell - National politics reporter for the Wall Street Journal, graduated in 2008., Daniel Wright - Co-producer of the documentary The Social Dilemma, graduated in 2009. and Avital Shimko - Current member of the US Moguls Ski Team, graduated in 2014..
What is Steamboat Mountain School's ranking?
Steamboat Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Steamboat Mountain School?
The application deadline for Steamboat Mountain School is Apr. 17 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 17 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

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Emerald Mountain School has been the perfect choice for our daughter. She went to public school from kindergarten into 3rd grade, and while the experience had been satisfactory, in 3rd grade we felt that she needed more. After much deliberation, we moved her to Emerald Mountain at the mid-point of the year last year. On a weekly basis, there are experiences we have at Emerald Mountain that remind me why, a year later, we are SO glad we made the switch. Our daughter is exceling at her string instrument, working in advanced math (and loving it!), loves all of her teachers and that she has a variety of them, and is engaged, challenged and learning (vs. the boredom she experienced at public school). The cohesive curriculum that takes what kids are learning in social science and relates that to language arts or to math really makes sense, and it seems to help the brain to think and develop as a whole, regarding all the different angles of any given topic. The outdoor education component is a bit intimidating for her, but I know that with the depth of the teachers'' love for and commitment to their students, she will take on these challenges and come out of them successfully.
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked CO School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 154 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $15,300
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Apr. 17 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Colorado is $12,798 for elementary schools and $16,536 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Colorado is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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