Steamboat Springs, CO · 1–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
42605 County Road 36, 80487 · (970) 879-1350
Enrollment
158
Student:teacher
7:1
Published tuition
$11,920–$75,225
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Samantha Coyne Donnel
Head of School
Appointed in 2017, Samantha Coyne Donnel has led the community in collaborative, mission-aligned work, guiding a successful merger, increasing enrollment, and advancing long term financial sustainability. She holds an Ed.M. in School Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and an A.B. in Biology and Environmental Studies from Bowdoin College.
Curriculum & special classes
Steamboat Mountain School offers engaging and challenging experiences that encourage students to collaborate, problem solve, and explore possibilities, with a focus on projects in the classroom, outdoor trips, and global studies. The curriculum emphasizes a love of learning, exploration, and the outdoors from Lower School through Upper School, including a unique boarding program for competitive winter athletes.
Financial aid
Steamboat Mountain School offers flexible tuition through Clarity, adjusting tuition to meet a family’s unique financial position if they qualify and funds remain. This program aims to make education more accessible by considering a family's income.
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Admissions
The admissions process involves completing an online application, scheduling a campus visit and family interview (required for K-8, encouraged for Upper School), submitting teacher recommendations, and confirming all materials are received.
Apply by
February 8 (for priority consideration, then rolling admissions); February 15 (FAQ section states this as priority deadline to complete application and apply for tuition assistance)
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Online application, campus visit and family interview, teacher recommendations, graded essay (for Upper School applicants)
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