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The Liberty School

3107 Western Avenue Durango, CO 81301

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $21,500
  • Application Deadline: May. 31 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 2-8
  • Enrollment: 30 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $21,500
  • Application Deadline: May. 31 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia & Gifted
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Campus Size
9 acres

Student Body

Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
May. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
40% + of our students receive scholarships of up to 50% of tuition.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Admissions Director
Christian Holmen
Admissions Associate
Cheryl Lynn Gretz
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School Notes

  • Our Mission is to provide individualized, dynamic education for dyslexic, academically gifted, and twice-exceptional (both dyslexic and gifted) students.
  • A full psychological-educational evaluation, which includes the WISC V evaluation and at least one behavioral assessment, is required.
  • Applicants we are not qualified to serve: Emotional and/or behavioral disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Nonverbal Learning Disability, Intellectual disabilities, and Communication disorders requiring direct speech and language services.
  • The Liberty School provides an individualized,dynamic education for dyslexic, academically gifted,andtwice-exceptional (both dyslexic and gifted) students.
  • "The Liberty School is a place of exciting discovery;a place where children are taught in ways that ensure success;a place where each child feels safe, valued and confident;a place for students to reach their fullest potentialacademically,emotionally and creatively." ~Joyce Bilgrave, Liberty School Founder
  • We provide daily, one-on-one, Orton-Gillingham remediation for our dyslexic students.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Liberty School cost?
The Liberty School's tuition is approximately $21,500 for private students.
What schools are The Liberty School often compared to?
The Liberty School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Columba School by visitors of our site.
What sports does The Liberty School offer?
The Liberty School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Climbing, Figure Skating, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Swimming and Ultimate Frisbee.
When is the application deadline for The Liberty School?
The application deadline for The Liberty School is May. 31 / rolling (applications are due on May. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Colorado is $13,065 for elementary schools and $16,797 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Colorado is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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