Colorado Timberline Academy Photo - Weekend Trip to Bisti Badlands in New Mexico

Best Durango Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 576 students in Durango, CO (there are 15 public schools, serving 5,093 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Durango, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top ranked private schools in Durango, CO include St. Columba School and Colorado Timberline Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
38% of private schools in Durango, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top Ranked Durango Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Children's House Of Durango
Montessori School
(1)
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Grades: PK-K
| 47 students
Columbine Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Grades: NS-3
| 71 students
Durango Montessori School
Montessori School
1309 E 3rd Ave Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
First Umc Christ Childs School
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students
The Liberty School
The Liberty School Photo
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Grades: 2-8
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Durango, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Durango, CO include St. Columba School and Colorado Timberline Academy.
How many private schools are located in Durango?
8 private schools are located in Durango.
How diverse are private schools in Durango?
Durango private schools are approximately 10% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Durango go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Durango are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Durango?
38% of private schools in Durango are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in Durango are often viewed compared to one another?

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