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Best Buena Vista Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 117 students in Buena Vista, CO (there are 5 public schools, serving 985 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Buena Vista, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
100% of private schools in Buena Vista, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Private Schools in Buena Vista, CO (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
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Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
The Link School
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Special Program Emphasis
18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Buena Vista, CO?
2 private schools are located in Buena Vista, CO.
What percentage of students in Buena Vista go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Buena Vista are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Buena Vista?
100% of private schools in Buena Vista are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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