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Best Montezuma County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 130 students in Montezuma County, CO (there are , serving 3,761 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Montezuma County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
67% of private schools in Montezuma County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

草榴社区 Schools in Montezuma County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Childrens Kiva
Montessori School
1204 E. Empire St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8586
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Cortez Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
540 W 4th St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Montezuma County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
130 Students
72,922 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
6,374 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$14,561

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
418 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,638 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
6,130 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,931 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
74 Students
33,986 Students
% White Students
56%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
67 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
48 Students
26,645 Students
% of Others Students
37%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Montezuma County, CO?
3 private schools are located in Montezuma County, CO.
What percentage of students in Montezumaunty go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Montezumaunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Montezumaunty?
67% of private schools in Montezumaunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Baptist).

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