Vail’s public schools outscore 66% of Colorado districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Vail, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. On the state math tests, 26% of Vail’s students scored proficient, below the Colorado average (32%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Colorado, not nationally.
From Colorado state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Vail’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 150 Colorado towns with household incomes within a quarter of Vail’s, its schools beat 47%, lower than their 66% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 26% in math, against 45% and 32% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,598 per student, against $15,889 across Colorado (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Vail Mountain School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Vail’s grade
B+: better than 66% of Colorado school districts, #85 of 159 Colorado towns. Graduation is above the Colorado average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Vail, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Vail
Red Sandstone Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 245 students · 13:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Vail
Red Sandstone Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 245 students · 13:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Vail
Red Sandstone Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 245 students · 13:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Vail
Red Sandstone Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 245 students · 13:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Vail
Red Sandstone Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 245 students · 13:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Vail
Red Sandstone Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 245 students · 13:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Vail · depends on your address
Eagle Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 980 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Gypsum
Battle Mountain High School
Grades 9–12 · 916 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Edwards
10th grade in Vail · depends on your address
Eagle Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 980 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Gypsum
Battle Mountain High School
Grades 9–12 · 916 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Edwards
Vail’s public schools are run by Eagle County School District RE 50, which also serves Avon, Carbonate, Eagle and Gypsum and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Vail vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Colorado towns that share Vail’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Vail | B+ | Eagle County School District RE 50 |
Every school in Vail
8 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Colorado’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Vail’s schools
Are Vail’s schools good?
By Colorado’s own tests, yes: the public schools Vail children attend outscore 66% of Colorado’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #85 of 159 Colorado towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Vail in?
Eagle County School District RE 50, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 6,309 students in 20 schools (2024–25).
Where do Vail kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Eagle Valley High School and Battle Mountain High School.
What is Vail’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Eagle County School District RE 50 graduated in four years, against 83% across Colorado.
How much does Vail spend per student?
$17,598 in Eagle County School District RE 50 (FY2024), against $15,889 across Colorado. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Vail?
Yes: Vail Mountain School (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 401 students).
Parents talk
What Vail families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Vail → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Colorado. Stars are from neighbors.