The Childrens Kiva serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. The student:teacher of The Childrens Kiva is 8:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
54 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Childrens Kiva?
The application deadline for The Childrens Kiva is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to The Childrens Kiva is Lighthouse Christian Academy (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cortez Adventist Christian School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cortez Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
540 W 4th St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Liberty School ![The Liberty School Photo]( "The Liberty School Photo")
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
38.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
38.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
38.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
454 Academy Drive
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5898
38.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Open Bible Christian Academy
(Baptist)
23 Road 6825
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-5019
Waterflow, NM 87421
(505) 598-5019
41.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 24 students
5101 N. Dustin Ave
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 327-2395
45.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Avg. class size: 12 students
1220 W Apache St
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
Farmington, NM 87401
(505) 326-6571
47 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cortez Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
540 W 4th St
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8257
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 23 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
The Liberty School ![The Liberty School Photo]( "The Liberty School Photo")
Special Education School
3107 Western Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4834
38.6 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 30 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
39 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Durango Montessori School
Montessori School
1309 E 3rd Ave Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
39 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lighthouse Christian Academy ![Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo]( "Lighthouse Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
11502 Highway 145
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-8964
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 53 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1689 W 3rd Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1089
38.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Durango Early Learning Center
Alternative School
890 East Third Ave
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1483
39 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 71 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Durango Montessori School
Montessori School
1309 E 3rd Ave Unit 6
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 769-3590
39 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students
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.]( "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
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5527
39 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 294 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
510 North Beech Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
0.2 miles
Gr: PK | 70 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 East Montezuma
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
School Reviews
Endorse The Childrens Kiva. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Choosing Between a Traditional 草榴社区 School and a Microschool
Compare traditional private schools and microschools to understand differences in academics, class size, flexibility, cost, and student experience before choosing the best educational fit.
The Second Visit Strategy: What to Look for After the Open House
A second campus visit can reveal what an open house cannot. Learn what to observe, which questions to ask, and how to determine whether a private school is truly the right fit for your child.
How Policy Changes Could Affect Your Tuition Bill in 2026
Learn how federal and state policy changes may affect private school tuition, financial aid, tax benefits, and your family's education budget.
