The Mcclelland School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 86 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,350
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

The Mcclelland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Mcclelland School
Nursery	10
Pre-K	9
Kind	7
1	7
2	8
3	9
4	7
5	7
6	6
7	3
8	13

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

School Motto

The McClelland School fosters a safe environment for community, curiosity, and critical thinking.

Student Body

Total Students

86 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 25%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

clean and neat

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,350

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Tuition Notes

plus application fee

% on Financial Aid

32%

Admissions Director

Nicole Christensen

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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Battle of the BooksCooking Club

Lego Club

School Notes

"McClelland celebrates every child by promoting character growth, a lifelong love of learning, and academic achievement in a creative and safe environment.".

Pueblo's only independent school. Preschool-8th grade. Serving the children of Pueblo since 1905.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
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Source: Verified school update

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The Mcclelland School's tuition is approximately $11,350 for private students.

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The Mcclelland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Mcclelland School?

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

In what neighborhood is The Mcclelland School located?

The Mcclelland School is located in the Bessemer neighborhood of Pueblo, CO. There are 1 other private schools located in Bessemer.

School Reviews

5 10/14/2017

We love McClelland! Both my kids have excelled here, we wouldn't go anywhere else!

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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).