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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.

Best La Plata County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 St. Columba School and Durango Early Learning Center.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Colorado private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
33% of private preschools in La Plata County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked La Plata County 草榴社区 Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
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.
(Catholic)
1801 E 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Children's House Of Durango
Montessori School
(1)
1689 W 3rd Ave
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
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy
Montessori School
275 Mouache Circle
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0253
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in La Plata County, Colorado

La Plata County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1775 Florida Rd
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1189
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students

Overview

This County (La Plata County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
616 Students
51,329 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
4,079 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,160
$12,591
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$37.75 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.61
# American Indian Students
30 Students
259 Students
% American Indian Students
6%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
958 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
3,463 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
5 Students
1,247 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
224 Students
19,968 Students
% White Students
40%
40%
# 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
282 Students
23,529 Students
% of Others Students
51%
48%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

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 St. Columba School and Durango Early Learning Center.
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?
33% of private preschools in La Plataunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).
Which private preschools in La Plataunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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