For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 257 students in Vail, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 418 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in Vail, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 93%).
The top ranked public school in Vail, CO is Red Sandstone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Vail have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vail, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vail, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Vail, CO include Red Sandstone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vail, CO?
1 public schools are located in Vail, CO.
What percentage of students in Vail, CO go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in Vail, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vail, CO?
Vail, CO public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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