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Best Chaffee County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private elementary school serving 104 students in Chaffee County, CO.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Colorado private elementary school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private elementary schools in Chaffee County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Private Elementary Schools in Chaffee County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Darren Patterson Christian Academy
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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

Overview

This County (Chaffee County)
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
104 Students
49,235 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
9 Teachers
4,818 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
55%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,500
$12,788
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,300
$5,284
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
334 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,231 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
4,848 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,514 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
69 Students
27,302 Students
% White Students
66%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
38 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
12,537 Students
% of Others Students
30%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Chaffee County, CO?
1 private elementary schools are located in Chaffee County, CO.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Chaffeeunty?
100% of private elementary schools in Chaffeeunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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