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Best Chaffee County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 104 students in Chaffee County, CO.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in Chaffee County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Chaffee County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.
Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This County (Chaffee County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
104 Students
49,239 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
4,818 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$12,788
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,300
$5,284
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,231 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,848 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,514 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
69 Students
27,302 Students
% White Students
66%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
38 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
31 Students
12,537 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Chaffee County, CO?
1 private elementary schools are located in Chaffee County, CO.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chaffeeunty?
100% of private elementary schools in Chaffeeunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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