For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 8,303 students in Eagle County, CO (there are , serving 883 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Eagle County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Eagle County, CO are Eagle County Charter Academy, Basalt High School and Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Eagle County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eagle County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle County Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-0656
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-0656
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Basalt High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Academy Loop
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2832
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2832
Grades: 5-12
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
747 East 3rd Street
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6224
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6224
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Red Sandstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 North Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 328-2910
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 328-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
Brush Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Eagle Ranch Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #77.
Eagle Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
641 Valley Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #88.
Battle Mountain High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
151 Miller Ranch Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930
Grades: 9-12
| 904 students
Rank: #99.
Red Canyon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
0256 Cememtary Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #1010.
Stone Creek School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lindbergh Drive
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Grades: K-8
| 295 students
Rank: #1111.
Basalt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 521 students
Rank: #1212.
Eagle Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 Mill Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6981
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #1313.
World Academy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
948 Chambers Avenue
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #1414.
Basalt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Grades: 5-8
| 412 students
Rank: #1515.
Edwards Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
0022 Meile Lane
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2970
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2970
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #1616.
Homestake Peak School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Eagle Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Grades: PK-8
| 500 students
Rank: #1717.
Red Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1818.
Gypsum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Highway 6
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1919.
Berry Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2960
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2960
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #2020.
Avon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 West Beaver Creek
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2950
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2950
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2121.
Gypsum Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8980
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8980
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Battle Mountain Early College High School
Magnet School
151 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2930
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2930
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edwards Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Grades: PK
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
World Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
395 Mcgregor
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-2850
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-2850
Grades: K-5
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
World Academy Middle School
Magnet School
395 Mcgregor
Eagle, CO 81631
(303) 866-6600
Eagle, CO 81631
(303) 866-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Eagle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
641 Valley Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
33520 Us Hwy 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(303) 866-6600
Edwards, CO 81632
(303) 866-6600
Grades: PK
| 54 students
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1951 South Hwy 24
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2920
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2920
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
New America Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
500 Red Table Dr
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 894-3162
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 894-3162
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
500 Red Table Dr
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 866-6600
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 866-6600
Grades: PK
| 42 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eagle County, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Eagle County, CO include Eagle County Charter Academy, Basalt High School and Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa).
How many public schools are located in Eagleunty?
25 public schools are located in Eagleunty.
What percentage of students in Eagleunty go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Eagleunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eagleunty?
Eagleunty public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Eagleunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Eagleunty include: Gypsum Creek Middle School vs. Eagle Valley Middle School, Eagle Valley High School vs. Battle Mountain High School, Battle Mountain High School vs. Eagle Valley High School
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