We are a small school that strives to pass on a personal relationship with Jesus to each student.
We are committed to provide a high quality, Christ-centered, Bible-based education for young people.
We offer a high-quality academic program to equip students for the world we live in.
We also try to make learning meaningful with projects and problem-solving.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sunshine Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
11 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
46%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki or Black Pants And Polos
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Contact us for more information!
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sunshine Christian School often compared to?
Sunshine Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Sunshine Christian School?
The application deadline for Sunshine Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Sunshine Christian School vs. Trinity Lutheran School
The nearest high school to Sunshine Christian School is Calvary Christian School (75.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is High Valley Christian School (24.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Francis Of Assisi School (71.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
High Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
45651 County Road E
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2424
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2424
24.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Pagosa Springs Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
40 Oren Rd
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
65.3 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
56 Meadows Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
67.4 miles
Gr: K-7 | 52 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School ![St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.]( "St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.")
(Catholic)
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
71.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1415 Elm Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
75 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1415 Elm Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
75 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canon Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
2951 E Us Highway 50
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 280-3020
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 280-3020
76.8 miles
Gr: K-11 | 43 students
Holy Trinity Academy
(Christian)
200 Church St
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4522
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-4522
79.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Grace Christian Center
(Christian)
1001 Obregon Street
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6133
Trinidad, CO 81082
(719) 846-6133
79.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 25 students
Christian Growth Academy
(Pentecostal)
2901 Oneal Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 565-2113
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 565-2113
85.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 26 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
High Valley Christian School
(Mennonite)
45651 County Road E
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2424
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2424
24.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 41 students
Pagosa Springs Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
40 Oren Rd
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-1005
65.3 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 9 students
Our Savior Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
56 Meadows Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 731-4668
67.4 miles
Gr: K-7 | 52 students
St. Francis Of Assisi School ![St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.]( "St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.")
(Catholic)
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
71.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1415 Elm Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 275-5349
75 miles
Gr: K-12 | 16 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Of Assisi School ![St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.]( "St. Francis Of Assisi School Photo - This is us: the good, the bad, the shy, the outgoing, the playful, the serious - clearly diversity at its best, but a great group of people.")
(Catholic)
Hc 71 Box 26 Rte 356
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
Dulce, NM 87528
(575) 759-3252
71.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1605 S Pueblo Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 566-1311
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 566-1311
85.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pueblo West Christian Academy
(Christian)
347 S Del Norte Ave
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-2868
Pueblo, CO 81007
(719) 647-2868
85.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 93 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Therese Catholic School
(Catholic)
320 Goodnight Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-1121
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-1121
86.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2415 E Orman Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-9419
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 561-9419
86.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alamosa High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 Craft Drive
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6000
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6000
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Alamosa Alternative Education School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
209 Victoria Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Ortega Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Victoria Avenue
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1650
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
1707 West 10th Street Building
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6600
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-6600
1.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 437 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1709 West 10th Street Building
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1600
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-1600
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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