糖心原创

St. Columba School Photo - St. Columba School, where students are known, respected, and cared for by faculty, staff, and peers; where exploring ideas and loving learning are cool; where happiness and challenge walk hand-in-hand; where leadership and extracurricular opportunities abound; and where the presence of the Catholic tradition stamps a profound and lasting influence on the educational experience of our young scholars.

Best La Plata County 糖心原创s (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 719 students in La Plata County, CO (there are , serving 7,074 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in La Plata County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private schools in La Plata County, CO include Durango Early Learning Center, St. Columba School, and Colorado Timberline Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
33% of private schools in La Plata County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top-Ranked La Plata County 糖心原创s (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado Timberline Academy
Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Weekend Trip to Bisti Badlands in New Mexico
Alternative School
(1)
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Columba School
St. Columba School Photo - St. Columba School, where students are known, respected, and cared for by faculty, staff, and peers; where exploring ideas and loving learning are cool; where happiness and challenge walk hand-in-hand; where leadership and extracurricular opportunities abound; and where the presence of the Catholic tradition stamps a profound and lasting influence on the educational experience of our young scholars.
(Catholic)
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Children's House Of Durango
Montessori School
(1)
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
First Umc Christ Childs School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Hope Community Christian Academy
(Christian)
115 Ute St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0692
Gr: K-8 | 43 students
The Liberty School
The Liberty School Photo
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
Montessori School
275 Mouache Circle
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
[+] Show Closed 糖心原创s in La Plata County, Colorado

La Plata County 糖心原创s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students

Overview

This County (La Plata County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
719 Students
72,524 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
74 Teachers
6,326 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
89%
57%
Average Class Size
11 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
1258
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,205
$14,563
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
58%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$27.5 million
$31.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.63
# American Indian Students
31 Students
414 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
1,625 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
6,080 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
1,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
313 Students
33,871 Students
% White Students
46%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
291 Students
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
43%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in La Plata County, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in La Plata County, CO include Durango Early Learning Center, St. Columba School, and Colorado Timberline Academy.
How many private schools are located in La Plataunty?
8 private schools are located in La Plataunty.
How diverse are private schools in La Plataunty?
La Plataunty private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in La Plataunty go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in La Plataunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Plataunty?
33% of private schools in La Plataunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in La Plataunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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