Telluride Mountain School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 102 students
Yearly Tuition: $33,000
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Telluride Mountain School
Pre-K	30
Kind	8
1	8
2	8
3	8
4	8
5	8
6	8
7	8
8	8

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Pre-K is the largest grade at Telluride Mountain School, with 30 students.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Language Based and Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1998

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School Motto

Work Hard Play Hard

Student Body

Total Students

102 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS)
International Montessori Council (IMC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$33,000

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% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,000

Admissions Director

West Willmore

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingClimbing

Freestyle SkiingMountain Biking

Nordic SkiingRock Climbing

Snowboarding

School Notes

Telluride Mountain School is a nationally accredited independent school serving students from preschool through 8th grade. Mission: We cultivate confident, curious students who are known, supported, and prepared to thrive in a complex and changing world. Core Values: Grit: We persist through challenges, take intellectual risks, and follow through with courage, resilience, and determination. Kindness: We act with empathy, generosity, and respect, strengthening our community by how we treat one another. Stewardship: We care for our people, our place, and our planet, acting with responsibility for the world we share.

Telluride Mountain School, accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools. It is a private, holistic learning environment for preschool-8th grade students.
Telluride Mountain School students thrive in child-centered multi-age classrooms. The program begins with a Montessori preschool, phasing into a traditional approach for the upper grades. Students master the skills, habits, and attitudes necessary for succeeding in a challenging academic environment. Core subjects include language arts, social studies, math, Spanish, and science. While the academic expectations are high, classrooms are fun, active places to learn where children are both challenged and supported for optimal success.Small class sizes, individual attention, and talented teachers supported by specialists and assistants provide customized instruction.
A Winter Sports Program capitalizes on the school's setting in prime ski country. It includes instruction for all ability and interest levels, from the recreational skier/snowboarder to the aspiring Olympic competitor. Experiential learning trips and community service expand learning beyond the classroom locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

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How much does Telluride Mountain School cost?

Telluride Mountain School's tuition is approximately $33,000 for private students.

What sports does Telluride Mountain School offer?

Telluride Mountain School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Climbing, Freestyle Skiing, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing and Snowboarding.

When is the application deadline for Telluride Mountain School?

The application deadline for Telluride Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Colorado is $14,856 for elementary schools and $19,130 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Colorado is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).