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#11 of 188 private schools in CO

Top 5% of private schools

Longmont Christian School

School

1440 COLLYER ST, Longmont, CO 80501

Private

Enrollment

148

Student-Teacher

4.8:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Colorado private schools

#11 of 188

In Longmont

#1 of 4

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Longmont Christian School

7.8/10

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About Longmont Christian School

Longmont Christian School is a private school in Longmont, CO. Longmont Christian School serves approximately 148 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Longmont Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 188 private schools in CO.

How it compares1.6 pts above CO schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • CO avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 148 students, Longmont Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

At 4.8:1 students to teachers, Longmont Christian School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Longmont Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Longmont Christian School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Longmont, CO

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.8:1
This School
vs
15.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
148
This School
vs
513
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 92.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.4% vs 0%
Longmont Christian School Longmont Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School Rating
Longmont Christian School (this school) 7.8
Timberline PK-8 7.2
Skyline High School 5.8
Alpine Elementary School 3.8
Northridge Elementary School 5.2
Columbine Elementary School 6.6
Mountain View Elementary School 5.0
Longs Peak Middle School 5.2
St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy 5.4
Longmont High School 6.8
Central Elementary School 8.6
Rocky Mountain Elementary School 4.1
Sanborn Elementary School 6.3
Fall River Elementary School 7.8
Trail Ridge Middle School 5.5
St. Vrain Community Montessori School 6.1
Twin Peaks Charter Academy 6.7
Burlington Elementary School 4.9
Longmont Estates Elementary School 7.6
St. Vrain Virtual High School 8.5
New Meridian High School 4.9

Showing 20 of 30 schools. View all schools in Longmont

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+ 9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.8:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,384
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+ 3.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 14%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 148
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 92.6%
Hispanic 5.4%
Two or More 2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1440 COLLYER ST, Longmont, CO 80501

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Longmont Christian School may also want to explore other schools in the area. SIERRA SCHOOL OF MAIN STREET (rated 5.7/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy (rated 5.4/10, 1.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Longmont, see our Longmont schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
HOPEWELL BAPTIST ACADEMY Longmont 0.4 mi
CROSSROADS SCHOOL Longmont 0.5 mi
Timberline PK-8 Longmont 0.6 mi 7.2
SIERRA SCHOOL OF MAIN STREET Longmont 0.8 mi 5.7
THE COTTAGE SCHOOL - TERRY Longmont 0.8 mi
Columbine Elementary School Longmont 1.0 mi 6.6
Alpine Elementary School Longmont 0.9 mi 3.8
Northridge Elementary School Longmont 0.9 mi 5.2
Skyline High School Longmont 0.8 mi 5.8
Mountain View Elementary School Longmont 1.0 mi 5.0
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Longmont 1.3 mi 7.3
St. Vrain LaunchED Virtual Academy Longmont 1.3 mi 5.4
Longs Peak Middle School Longmont 1.1 mi 5.2
Central Elementary School Longmont 1.4 mi 8.6
GATEWAY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Longmont 1.3 mi
Longmont High School Longmont 1.3 mi 6.8
Rocky Mountain Elementary School Longmont 1.5 mi 4.1
Sanborn Elementary School Longmont 1.6 mi 6.3
St. Vrain Community Montessori School Longmont 2.1 mi 6.1
Fall River Elementary School Longmont 1.8 mi 7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 80501 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$77,705

Median Home Value

$461,400

Median Rent

$1,586/mo

Population

43,591

College Educated

38.6%

Homeownership

58%

Avg Commute

25.3 min

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Median Age

38

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BETH EDEN BAPTIST SCHOOL Wheat Ridge, CO 8.0
Moffat Prek-12 School Moffat, CO 7.6
OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS ACADEMY Watkins, CO 7.6
Mountain Valley School Saguache, CO 7.5
Flagler Public School Flagler, CO 7.4
Creede School Creede, CO 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Longmont Christian School

What grades does Longmont Christian School serve?

Longmont Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Longmont Christian School?

Longmont Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Longmont Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Longmont Christian School is 4.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Longmont Christian School rank in CO?

Longmont Christian School ranks #11 of 188 private schools in CO.

What is Longmont Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Longmont Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Longmont Christian School a private school?

Yes, Longmont Christian School 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 Longmont Christian School a religious school?

Longmont Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
73 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
148
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Boulder County

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