For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,705 students in Eagle County, CO.
The top ranked public middle schools in Eagle County, CO are Eagle County Charter Academy, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) and Eagle Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Eagle County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Eagle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle County Charter Academy
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
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)
Alternative 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
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Valley Middle 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
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Stone Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32138 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Grades: K-8
| 299 students
Rank: #55.
Basalt Middle 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
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Homestake Peak 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
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
Berry Creek Middle 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
| 201 students
Rank: #88.
Gypsum Creek Middle 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
| 362 students
Rank: n/an/a
395 Mcgregor
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-2850
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-2850
Grades: 6-8
| 13 students
Eagle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Eagle County, CO?
The top ranked public middle schools in Eagle County, CO include Eagle County Charter Academy, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) and Eagle Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eagleunty?
9 public middle schools are located in Eagleunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagleunty?
Eagleunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Eagleunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Eagleunty include: Gypsum Creek Middle School vs. Eagle Valley Middle School, Berry Creek Middle School vs. Homestake Peak School, Eagle Valley Middle School vs. Gypsum Creek Middle School
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