91黑料

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Best Chaffee County 91黑料s (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 117 students in Chaffee County, CO (there are , serving 2,458 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Chaffee County, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Chaffee County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

91黑料s in Chaffee County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Darren Patterson Christian Academy Photo - Academic Expeditions bring hands on, engaged learning.
Alternative School (Christian)
518 S San Juan Ave
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6046
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Link School
The Link School Photo - The Link School's Lodge
Special Program Emphasis
18885 County Road 367
Buena Vista, CO 81211
(719) 395-6797
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed

Overview

This County (Chaffee County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
117 Students
72,514 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
6,335 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
57%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,750
$14,563
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,650
$6,100
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
414 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,625 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
6,080 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,925 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
79 Students
33,871 Students
% White Students
68%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
31 Students
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
26%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Chaffee County, CO?
2 private schools are located in Chaffee County, CO.
What percentage of students in Chaffeeunty go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Chaffeeunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Chaffeeunty?
100% of private schools in Chaffeeunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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