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Best Eagle County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 906 students in Eagle County, CO (there are , serving 8,135 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Colorado private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
57% of private schools in Eagle County, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Eagle County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Vail Mountain School Photo
Gr: K-12 | 418 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15
3000 Booth Falls Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
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Mountain Montessori Photo
Gr: NS-K | 40 students
Montessori School
77 Metcalf Rd
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 390-3941
Map of Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: K-11 | 64 students
Christian
20449 Highway 82
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
St. Clare Of Assisi School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 95 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
31622 US Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-8980
Vail Christian Academy Photo
Gr: K-8 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
31725 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 306-0076
Map of Vail Christian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students
Christian
31621 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-3015

Overview

Category
This State (CO)
US
# Schools
7 Schools
# Students
906 Students
71,255 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
125 Teachers
6,323 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
57%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,720
$14,790
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,900
$1,578
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,900
$6,486
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$32.81 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.28
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
82 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
794 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
85%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
32 Students
26,007 Students
% of Others Students
3%
37%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Eagle County, CO?
The top ranked private schools in Eagle County, CO is Vail Mountain School.
How many private schools are located in Eagleunty?
6 private schools are located in Eagleunty.
How diverse are private schools in Eagleunty?
Eagleunty private schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Colorado private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Eagleunty go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Eagleunty are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Eagleunty?
57% of private schools in Eagleunty are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Eagleunty are often viewed compared to one another?

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