For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,746 students in Eagle County, CO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Eagle County, CO are Brush Creek Elementary School, Red Sandstone Elementary School and Eagle Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Eagle County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Eagle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Eagle Ranch Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Red Sandstone Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Valley Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Basalt Elementary 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
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Homestake Peak School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Eagle Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Red Hill Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Gypsum Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Highway 6
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Eagle County, CO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Eagle County, CO include Brush Creek Elementary School, Red Sandstone Elementary School and Eagle Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eagleunty?
8 public preschools are located in Eagleunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagleunty?
Eagleunty public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Eagleunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Eagleunty include: Brush Creek Elementary School vs. Eagle Valley Elementary School, Eagle Valley Elementary School vs. Brush Creek Elementary School, Gypsum Elementary School vs. Red Hill Elementary School
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