Located in Telluride, CO, Telluride Elementary School serves 319 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
Founded in 1895, the school has one of the oldest founding dates among private schools in Colorado.
The student–teacher ratio of 12:1, with 26 teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
The student body includes 20% students of color, reflecting moderate racial and ethnic diversity.
Telluride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for largest enrollment and school history.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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:
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
319 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 25%
Students 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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Telluride Elementary School is Telluride Mountain School (3.5 miles away)
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Quick Facts
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Colorado West Christian School
(Christian)
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
37 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope John Paul Ii Academy
(Catholic)
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
37 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students Tuition listed
Spring Creek Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
38.1 miles
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
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Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
44.2 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
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