St. Stephen Catholic School vs. Mt. Sopris Montessori School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Stephen Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
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Overview
In the spirit of Catholic Education, St. Stephen's mission is to evangelize our children and families, to provide solid academics, and to prepare our children to challenge life with strong Christian faith in Jesus Christ and His Church.
Religious education is not confined to an instructional program but something which permeates the entire day.
Formal religious instruction is given daily in the classroom using a variety of methods and materials.
Staff members strive to build a Christian community among not only themselves but the students and their families as well.
Mt. Sopris Montessori School serves 98 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS).
The student:teacher of Mt. Sopris Montessori School is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-PK
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Students Body
Total Students
159 students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
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Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
89
Kindergarten Students
15
7
Grade 1 Students
13
-
Grade 2 Students
16
-
Grade 3 Students
20
-
Grade 4 Students
12
-
Grade 5 Students
6
-
Grade 6 Students
22
-
Grade 7 Students
14
-
Grade 8 Students
6
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
9 teachers
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:14
1:11
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling