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High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester

Best Lake County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 40 students in Lake County, CO (there are , serving 975 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Lake County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Lake County, CO is High Mountain Institute.
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.

Top-Ranked Lake County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
High Mountain Institute
High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester
Special Program Emphasis
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
40 Students
71,420 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
6,313 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
57%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,800
$14,696
Average Summer Program Cost
$11,900
$1,578
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
29%
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$32.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
1,605 Students
% Asian Students
5%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
5,908 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
79 Students
33,698 Students
% White Students
84%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 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
n/a
26,089 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Lake County, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in Lake County, CO is High Mountain Institute.
How many private schools are located in Lakeunty?
1 private schools are located in Lakeunty.
What percentage of students in Lakeunty go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Lakeunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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