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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Eagle County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,135 students in Eagle County, CO (there are 6 private schools, serving 654 private students). 93% 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, Brush Creek Elementary School and Basalt High School. 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 33%), 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Eagle County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle County Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1105 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-0656
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
333 Eagle Ranch Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Basalt High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Academy Loop
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2832
Gr: 5-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Red Sandstone Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
551 North Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 328-2910
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Eagle Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
747 East 3rd Street
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 Miller Ranch Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Eagle Valley High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
641 Valley Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Gr: 9-12 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Stone Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32138 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
61 Mill Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6981
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Homestake Peak School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
750 Eagle Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1414.
Red Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
0256 Cememtary Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Berry Creek Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
0022 Meile Lane
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2970
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
805 West Beaver Creek
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2950
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Gypsum Creek Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Gypsum Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Highway 6
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Edwards Early Learning Center
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Gr: PK | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
World Academy Elementary School
395 Mcgregor
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-2850
Gr: K-5 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
World Academy Middle School
395 Mcgregor
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-2850
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

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, Brush Creek Elementary School and Basalt High School.
How many public schools are located in Eagleunty?
26 public schools are located in Eagleunty.
What percentage of students in Eagleunty go to public school?
93% 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Eagleunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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