Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 17 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Steamboat Mountain School
About the School
- Steamboat Mountain School is a coeducational K-12 school boarding and day options for high school students.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,000
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 17 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Steamboat Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 4, 2027
Campus Size
150 acres
School Motto
Ready for Anywhere
Student Body
Total Students
197 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
Average Class Size
13 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
American LiteratureAnatomy & Physiology
PhysicsPostmodernism
Social PhilosophySpanish 4
Spanish 5US History
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Apr. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,000
Tuition Notes
$24,700 for Kindergarten; $25,920 for Grades 1-4; $26,120 for Grade 5; $27,300 for Grade 6; $29,680 for Grades 7-8; $47,160 for Upper School Day; $73,860 for Upper School Boarding
% on Financial Aid
26%
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Pearson Alspach
Application URL
Endowment Size
$3 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Colors
Orange and Navy
School Mascot
Penguin
School Notes
Steamboat Mountain School stretches students intellectually,
encourages deep exploration of areas of passion, and cultivates a
meaningful connection with the school community. Every mountain
top, every country, and every moment offers an opportunity to
prepare our students for a world in which they will collaborate,
grow, and challenge themselves. We are more than a college
preparatory school-we offer students the opportunity to push
themselves academically, physically, and mentally everyday. Whether
they are solving a challenging academic problem, learning to
navigate using a topographic map, or engaging in conversation with
their homestay family in Morocco, our students learn about
themselves, the value of their engagement with others, and the
importance of moving beyond their comfort zone. Students gain the
ability to be independent thinkers, to ask questions that move the
conversation beyond a typical discussion, and to flourish as
students of life. We prepare our students for college life and life
beyond.Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Elizabeth Findell '08: National politics reporter for the Wall Street Journal.
- Daniel Wright '09: Co-producer of the Netflix documentary, The Social Dilemma.
- Avital Shimko '14: Current member of the US Moguls Ski Team.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Steamboat Mountain School cost?
Steamboat Mountain School's tuition is approximately $24,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Steamboat Mountain School?
The acceptance rate of Steamboat Mountain School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Steamboat Mountain School offer?
Steamboat Mountain School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping and Snowboarding.
What is Steamboat Mountain School's ranking?
Steamboat Mountain School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Steamboat Mountain School?
The application deadline for Steamboat Mountain School is Apr. 17 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 17 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Steamboat Mountain School is Vail Christian High School (58.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Calvary Baptist School (37.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Discovery Learning Center (0.4 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
2875 Village Dr
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
(970) 879-5973
Distance: 37.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Baptist
1050 Yampa Ave
Craig, CO 81625
(920) 824-5222
Distance: 41.6 mi
Gr: 5-6 | 1 student
1117 Jackson Avenue
Kremmling, CO 80459
(970) 724-9604
Distance: 58.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
31622 US Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-8980
Distance: 58.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Christian
31621 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-3015
Distance: 58.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Christian
31621 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-3015
Distance: 60.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 53 students
Christian
274 Ponderosa Trl
Tabernash, CO 80478
(970) 887-9784
Distance: 64.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
3000 Booth Falls Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
Distance: 74.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Distance: 74.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4
40 West Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
Distance: 37.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Baptist
1050 Yampa Ave
Craig, CO 81625
(920) 824-5222
Distance: 41.6 mi
Gr: 5-6 | 1 student
1117 Jackson Avenue
Kremmling, CO 80459
(970) 724-9604
Distance: 58.5 mi
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
31622 US Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-8980
Distance: 58.6 mi
Gr: K-8 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
31725 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 306-0076
Distance: 58.6 mi
Gr: 6-8 | 24 students
Alternative School
Po Box 4210
Eagle, CO 81631
(307) 828-1631
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
2875 Village Dr
Steamboat Springs, CO 80477
(970) 879-5973
Distance: 61.4 mi
Gr: NS-K | 40 students
Montessori School
77 Metcalf Rd
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 390-3941
Distance: 70.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Distance: 71.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1700 Brodie Avenue
Estes Park, CO 80517
(970) 586-4404
Distance: 74.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
School
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Alternative School
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 7th Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3296
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Park Avenue
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3399
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
45 East Maple Street
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3699
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 871 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39610 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 879-1058
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39620 Amethyst Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
(970) 871-3499
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
Emerald Mountain School has been the perfect choice for our daughter. She went to public school from kindergarten into 3rd grade, and while the experience had been satisfactory, in 3rd grade we felt that she needed more. After much deliberation, we moved her to Emerald Mountain at the mid-point of the year last year. On a weekly basis, there are experiences we have at Emerald Mountain that remind me why, a year later, we are SO glad we made the switch. Our daughter is exceling at her string instrument, working in advanced math (and loving it!), loves all of her teachers and that she has a variety of them, and is engaged, challenged and learning (vs. the boredom she experienced at public school). The cohesive curriculum that takes what kids are learning in social science and relates that to language arts or to math really makes sense, and it seems to help the brain to think and develop as a whole, regarding all the different angles of any given topic. The outdoor education component is a bit intimidating for her, but I know that with the depth of the teachers'' love for and commitment to their students, she will take on these challenges and come out of them successfully.
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