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Best Montezuma County 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 76 students in Montezuma County, CO.
100% of private elementary schools in Montezuma County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

草榴社区 Elementary Schools in Montezuma County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
76 Students
49,588 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
4,860 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,000
$12,808

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
4 Students
338 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,241 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,897 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,520 Students
% Black Students
1%
3%
# White Students
65 Students
27,413 Students
% White Students
84%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
40 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
5 Students
12,566 Students
% of Others Students
7%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Montezuma County, CO?
2 private elementary schools are located in Montezuma County, CO.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Montezumaunty?
100% of private elementary schools in Montezumaunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).

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