St. Columba School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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St. Columba School

1801 E 3rd Ave Durango, CO 81301

Tel: (970) 247-5527

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 294 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,320
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

St. Columba School Photo #1 - 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.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 294 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,320
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Columba School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Columba School
Pre-K	85
Kind	25
1	25
2	20
3	25
4	25
5	25
6	24
7	20
8	20

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1882

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. May 28, 2027

School Motto

TEACHING GOSPEL TRUTH AND MORAL VALUE IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ACCORDING TO CATHOLIC TRADITION

Student Body

Total Students

294 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

88%

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School uniform

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,320

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Tuition Notes

Discounts for multiple children.

Admissions Director

Kevin Chick

Admissions Associate

Heidi Martinez

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

BandEnsemble

Theater ArtsTheater Production

Vocal Ensembles

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Mountain Biking Club

School Notes

At St. Columba, a Catholic, independent school for children in grades pre k - 8, each student is a valued and integral part of a joyful and inspiring campus: an enclave where he can find pitch-perfect harmony in serving others while walking, with utter confidence, alongside the beam of light God intends for him to discover, explore, and, ultimately, pursue.
An ever-inclusive community in the spirit of Saint Francis, we welcome and respect students of all faiths, races, nationalities, and circumstances.

At St. Columba Catholic School we provide an educational program designed to encourage every child to work effectively, to communicate articulately, to approach life with a sense of purpose and competence, all while developing a strong and supporting faith life.Grounded in the Catholic faith, we are a close-knit community enriched by a diverse group of students, teachers, and parents working together to nurture students' minds and hearts.
Our curriculum enables children to study the classic and the contemporary as they develop academic, artistic, and athletic skills and talents under the guidance of experienced teachers who take the time to know each child well.Our goal is for our graduates to be successful students in secondary schools and responsible, thoughtful citizens of the world. We believe that in the process of preparing and guiding young people toward intellectual growth and moral and spiritual awareness, the beginning is everything.
As St. Columba students move through the K-8 program, they learn to read actively, to write clearly and persuasively, to listen thoughtfully, to think critically and compassionately, and to act responsibly in a changing world. Students and teachers learn with and from one another, growing from a willingness to venture beyond what they comfortably know.One of the greatest aspects of Catholic education is that Catholic schools operate on the premise that the parents are the primary educators of their students. As such, parents expect and receive valuable and consistent communication regarding their child's total development. In turn, the school anticipates that families will be committed participants in the education of their children and to the success of the school. Your children thrive when there is a close relationship between families and school. Strong families build strong schools. At St. Columba School, it is our privilege and honor to participate in raising your children into whom you want them to be, within the context our our culture. Students succeed in our school culture of love, service, compassion and forgiveness."When Catholic schools teach children the truth of themselves, of God, and of the human condition, it will not only make them wise but set them free." Pope John Paul II

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St. Columba School's tuition is approximately $3,320 for private students.

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What is St. Columba School's ranking?

St. Columba School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

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The application deadline for St. Columba School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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