For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,881 students in Eagle County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Eagle County, CO are Basalt High School, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) and Battle Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Eagle County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public high schools.
Eagle County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eagle Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Eagle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Basalt High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Southside Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5959
Grades: 9-12
| 417 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Academy Loop
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2832
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2832
Grades: 5-12
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Miller Ranch Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Valley High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
641 Valley Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #55.
Red Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
0256 Cememtary Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
World Academy High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
948 Chambers Avenue
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-9072
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: n/an/a
151 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2930
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2930
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
641 Valley Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Grades: 9-12
| 3 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 high schools in Eagle County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Eagle County, CO include Basalt High School, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) and Battle Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Eagleunty?
8 public high schools are located in Eagleunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagleunty?
Eagleunty public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Eagleunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Eagleunty include: Eagle Valley High School vs. Battle Mountain High School, Battle Mountain High School vs. Eagle Valley High School, Red Canyon High School vs. Eagle Valley High School
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