The Mcclelland School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 118 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,900
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Mcclelland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Mcclelland School
Nursery	10
Pre-K	20
Kind	15
1	16
2	7
3	9
4	8
5	9
6	12
7	7
8	5

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Year Founded

1905

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School Motto

The McClelland School fosters a safe environment for community, curiosity, and critical thinking.

Student Body

Total Students

118 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

clean and neat

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,900

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Tuition Notes

plus application fee

% on Financial Aid

32%

Admissions Director

April Bojorquez

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Cooking ClubLego Club

School Notes

"McClelland celebrates every child by promoting character growth, a lifelong love of learning, and academic achievement in a creative and safe environment.".

Pueblo's only independent school. Preschool-8th grade. Serving the children of Pueblo since 1905.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Mcclelland School cost?

The Mcclelland School's tuition is approximately $12,900 for private students.

What schools are The Mcclelland School often compared to?

The Mcclelland School is often viewed alongside schools like Trinity Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What is The Mcclelland School's ranking?

The Mcclelland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Mcclelland School?

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

In what neighborhood is The Mcclelland School located?

The Mcclelland School is located in the Bessemer neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 1 other private schools located in Bessemer.

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5 10/14/2017

We love McClelland! Both my kids have excelled here, we wouldn't go anywhere else!

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The average private school tuition in Colorado is $13,235 for elementary schools and $17,114 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Colorado is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).