For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private preschools serving 616 students in La Plata County, CO.
The top ranked private preschools in La Plata County, CO include Durango Early Learning Center and St. Columba School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked La Plata County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
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.]( "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
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
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
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
Montessori School
275 Mouache Circle
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
La Plata County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Columbine Christian School (Closed 2015)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in La Plata County, CO?
The top ranked private preschools in La Plata County, CO include Durango Early Learning Center and St. Columba School.
How many private preschools are located in La Plataunty?
5 private preschools are located in La Plataunty.
How diverse are private preschools in La Plataunty?
La Plataunty private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in La Plataunty?
Which private preschools in La Plataunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in La Plataunty include: Durango Early Learning Center vs. Children's House Of Durango, Children's House Of Durango vs. Durango Early Learning Center
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