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#138 of 188 private schools in CO
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Elementary School · Buena Vista, CO
A private elementary school in Buena Vista, CO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
518 S SAN JUAN AVE, Buena Vista, CO 81211
- 8.6:1 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.
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Where Darren Patterson Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average444/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buena Vista), 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
$62,132
Median home value
$566,200
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81211; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery/parsons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| The Grove Bvsd's Early Learning ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK | 0.7 mi | 75 | 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.
Darren Patterson Christian Academy is listed in Buena Vista, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Darren Patterson Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Buena Vista, CO, serving approximately 77 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #138 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Darren Patterson Christian Academy
What grades does Darren Patterson Christian Academy serve?
Darren Patterson Christian Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Darren Patterson Christian Academy?
Darren Patterson Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 77 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Darren Patterson Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Darren Patterson Christian Academy is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Darren Patterson Christian Academy rank in CO?
Darren Patterson Christian Academy ranks #138 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Darren Patterson Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Darren Patterson Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Darren Patterson Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Darren Patterson Christian Academy 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 Darren Patterson Christian Academy a religious school?
Darren Patterson Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 77
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 153 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chaffee County
- Phone
- (719) 395-6046
- Area population (ZIP 81211)
- 8,191
- Area median age
- 47
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 81211; 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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