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#96 of 188 private schools in CO
Ambleside at Skylark
Elementary School · New Castle, CO
A private elementary school in New Castle, CO serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
151 W MAIN ST, New Castle, CO 81647
- 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Ambleside at Skylark sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,139
Median home value
$470,000
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Kathryn Senor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Liberty Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ambleside at Skylark is listed in New Castle, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ambleside at Skylark
Ambleside at Skylark is a private elementary school in New Castle, CO, serving approximately 52 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ambleside at Skylark
What grades does Ambleside at Skylark serve?
Ambleside at Skylark serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Ambleside at Skylark?
Ambleside at Skylark has an enrollment of approximately 52 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ambleside at Skylark?
The student-teacher ratio at Ambleside at Skylark is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ambleside at Skylark rank in CO?
Ambleside at Skylark ranks #96 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Ambleside at Skylark's MySchoolScout rating?
Ambleside at Skylark has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ambleside at Skylark a private school?
Yes, Ambleside at Skylark is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ambleside at Skylark a religious school?
Ambleside at Skylark has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 52
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 172 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Garfield County
- Phone
- (970) 930-1804
- Area population (ZIP 81647)
- 7,037
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81647; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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