Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Telluride Elementary School
About the School
- Located in Telluride, CO, Telluride Elementary School serves 319 students from pre–kindergarten through third grade in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
- Founded in 1895, the school has one of the oldest founding dates among private schools in Colorado.
- The student–teacher ratio of 12:1, with 26 teachers supporting early childhood and elementary education.
- The student body includes 20% students of color, reflecting moderate racial and ethnic diversity.
- Telluride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for largest enrollment and school history.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked CO School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Telluride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1895
School Calendar
School Motto
Each and every student will achieve personal success through quality education.
Student Body
Total Students
319 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Telluride Elementary School's ranking?
Telluride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Telluride Elementary School?
The application deadline for Telluride Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Telluride Elementary School is Telluride Mountain School (3.5 miles away)
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Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Distance: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Distance: 38.1 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Distance: 44.2 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students
Sports: 7
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Distance: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 38.1 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Distance: 46.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 3
Alternative School
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Distance: 56.0 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Distance: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Distance: 38.1 mi
Gr: 3-9 | 22 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14488 6175 Rd
Montrose, CO 81403
(970) 249-5500
Distance: 44.2 mi
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students
Sports: 7
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 7
200 San Miguel River Dr
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-1969
Distance: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2705 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-1094
Distance: 37.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 91 students
Catholic
67051 Sunnyside Rd
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-2996
Distance: 44.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2917 Aspen Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4213
Distance: 45.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Montessori School
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
447 West Columbia Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-1213
- miles
Gr: PK-2 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
717 W. Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-6615
- miles
Gr: 3-6 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 728-4377
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
721 West Colorado Avenue
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
Telluride, CO 81435
(970) 369-4719
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
Ouray, CO 81427
(970) 325-4505
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 79 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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