For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,837 students in Eagle County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Eagle County, CO are Red Sandstone Elementary School, Brush Creek Elementary School and Basalt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle County, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Eagle County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Eagle County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Sandstone Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Brush Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Eagle Ranch Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Basalt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 Mill Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6981
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Homestake Peak School
Magnet 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
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Red Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Gypsum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Highway 6
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edwards Early Learning Center
Magnet School
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Grades: PK
| 94 students
Eagle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
641 Valley Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8960
Grades: 9-12
| 3 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 preschools in Eagle County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Eagle County, CO include Red Sandstone Elementary School, Brush Creek Elementary School and Basalt Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Eagleunty?
8 public preschools are located in Eagleunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagleunty?
Eagleunty public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Eagleunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Eagleunty include: Brush Creek Elementary School vs. Eagle Valley Elementary School, Eagle Valley Elementary School vs. Brush Creek Elementary School, Gypsum Elementary School vs. Red Hill Elementary School
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