Darren Patterson Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Buena Vista,, CO
518 S San Juan Ave, Buena Vista,, CO 81211
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 75% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Buena Vista, since at least 2011
Darren Patterson Christian Academy is a Christian private school in Buena Vista,, Colorado, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 105 students and around 10 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 75% since 2011–12. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 132 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 105
- Teachers
- 10.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 49 girls, 56 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (nondenominational)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 132 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of Christian elementary schools in Colorado (10 students per teacher).
- Larger than 73% of Christian elementary schools in Colorado.
- Compared with 44 Christian elementary schools in Colorado.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Association of Christian Schools International
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Darren Patterson Christian Academy
What grades does Darren Patterson Christian Academy serve?
Darren Patterson Christian Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Darren Patterson Christian Academy?
About 105 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Darren Patterson Christian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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