Telluride Elementary School

Telluride Elementary School serves 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-3. The student:teacher of Telluride Elementary School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Telluride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Year Founded
1895
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
319 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Telluride Elementary School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Each and every student will achieve personal success through quality education.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telluride Elementary School's ranking?
Telluride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Telluride Elementary School?
The application deadline for Telluride Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked CO School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Colorado is $12,778 for elementary schools and $16,075 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Colorado is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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