Telluride Mountain School's admissions process is designed to ensure that a prospective student is a good fit with the school's culture and academic requirements. Classroom instruction nurtures the success of strong students with varied learning styles through individualized attention. The Admissions Committee is, first and foremost, interested in identifying candidates who possess a strong desire to learn and who demonstrate a positive response to the school's nurturing, multi-age environment.

The school enrolls families that embrace the school's mission and culture. In order to promote socio-economic diversity, the school offers a financial aid program for qualified families.

Telluride Mountain School admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin or sexual orientation, and to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational and admissions policies nor in any of its other school-administered programs.