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#157 of 188 private schools in CO
Durango Montessori School
Elementary School · Durango, CO
A private elementary school in Durango, CO serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1309 E 3RD AVE UNIT 6, Durango, CO 81301
- 7.3:1 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 Durango Montessori School 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 85Very Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,209
Median home value
$634,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
57.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81301; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's House of DurangoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Columba SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 752 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Durango Montessori School is listed in Durango, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Durango Montessori School
Durango Montessori School is a private elementary school in Durango, CO, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durango Montessori School
What grades does Durango Montessori School serve?
Durango Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Durango Montessori School?
Durango Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durango Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durango Montessori School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Durango Montessori School rank in CO?
Durango Montessori School ranks #157 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Durango Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Durango Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Durango Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Durango Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Durango Montessori School a religious school?
No, Durango Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 68% M / 32% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- La Plata County
- Phone
- (970) 769-3590
- Area population (ZIP 81301)
- 29,892
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 81301; 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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