The Link School is a co-ed, boarding and day school serving grades 9-12.
The Link School is fully accredited through Cognia and the Association for Experiential Education.
If you are looking for something beyond the traditional classroom that will challenge you, strengthen you, and link you with a true sense of your identity, then The Link School may be what you are seeking.
Through engaging, traditional academics students delve into learning and invest in their own education.
Through expeditions and individual projects students expand their knowledge and strength of character.
Through service work students experience the richness of giving.
Through spiritual exploration students deepen their knowledge of true identitiy, relationship with the Divine, and respect for all creation.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Yearly Tuition: $38,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Campus Size
120 acres
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,000
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,000
Admissions Director
James Orlet
Admissions Associate
Makenzie Murray
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: 'find the indissoluble spiritual link which establishes man forever in the divine likeness.' - Mary Baker Eddy
- Graduates of The Link School will be: Linked to the Divine, Engaged Learners, Prepared for Life, Contributing Citizens
- The Link School serves students of Christian Science, or students who are interested in learning more about their spiritual connection to the Divine.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Rian - 2020 - Shared personal growth and healing experiences at Link.
- Ryan - 2009 - Described the transformative experience at Link.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Link School cost?
The Link School's tuition is approximately $38,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from The Link School?
The Link School famous alumni include: Rian - 2020 - Shared personal growth and healing experiences at Link. and Ryan - 2009 - Described the transformative experience at Link..
What sports does The Link School offer?
The Link School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Climbing, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing and Snowboarding.
When is the application deadline for The Link School?
The application deadline for The Link School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Link School is High Mountain Institute (25.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Darren Patterson Christian Academy (5.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Darren Patterson Christian Academy ![Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.]( "Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.")
Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
High Mountain Institute ![High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester]( "High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester")
Special Program Emphasis
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
25.3 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
39 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
41.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Immanuel Discipleship School
(Christian)
409 Main
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-6060
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-6060
48 miles
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
High Mountain Institute ![High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester]( "High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester")
Special Program Emphasis
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
25.3 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
41.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Immanuel Discipleship School
(Christian)
409 Main
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-6060
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-6060
48 miles
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
40 West Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
48 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
20449 Highway 82
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
57.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 64 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Darren Patterson Christian Academy ![Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.]( "Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.")
Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
39 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
P O Box 1180
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
Crested Butte, CO 81224
(970) 349-1805
41.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 61 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Immanuel Discipleship School
(Christian)
409 Main
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-6060
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-6060
48 miles
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
40 West Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
48 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Darren Patterson Christian Academy ![Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.]( "Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.")
Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
39 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
60.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aspen Park iMontessori ![Aspen Park iMontessori Photo - Learning the Physics of Drone flying.]( "Aspen Park iMontessori Photo - Learning the Physics of Drone flying.")
Montessori School
25782 Vosler Street
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 668-1532
Conifer, CO 80433
(303) 668-1532
67.2 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 30 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori School Of Evergreen
Montessori School
6979 Hwy 73
Evergreen, CO 80437
(303) 674-0093
Evergreen, CO 80437
(303) 674-0093
68.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-5270
5.6 miles
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Avery/parsons Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
516 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7020
5.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Chaffee County High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 East Main Street
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-4064
5.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Buena Vista High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7100
5.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Buena Vista Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
549 Railroad
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-7060
5.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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