The Childrens Kiva serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of The Childrens Kiva is 8:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childrens Kiva?
The application deadline for The Childrens Kiva is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to The Childrens Kiva is Lighthouse Christian Academy (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cortez Adventist Christian School (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cortez Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
540 W 4th St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Liberty School ![The Liberty School Photo]( "The Liberty School Photo")
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
38.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
38.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
38.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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