Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Paonia, CO
12999 Minerich Rd, Paonia, CO 81428
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Colorado
Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy is an independent private school in Paonia, Colorado, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 12 students and around 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Colorado. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 12
- Teachers
- 2.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 6 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 33% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools in Colorado (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 100% of independent schools in Colorado.
- Compared with 22 independent schools in Colorado.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy
What grades does Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy serve?
Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy?
About 12 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Paonia Experiential Leadership Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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