For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,859 students in Eagle County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Eagle County, CO are Brush Creek Elementary School, Red Sandstone Elementary School and Homestake Peak 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 21% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Eagle County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Eagle Ranch Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Red Sandstone Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
551 North Frontage Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 328-2910
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 328-2910
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Homestake Peak School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Eagle Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Grades: PK-8
| 521 students
Rank: #44.
Basalt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
151 East Cottonwood Drive
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Red Hill Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8970
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #66.
Eagle Valley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 Mill Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6981
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Gypsum Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Highway 6
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Grades: PK
| 98 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 preschools in Eagle County, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Eagle County, CO include Brush Creek Elementary School, Red Sandstone Elementary School and Homestake Peak School.
How many public preschools are located in Eagle County, CO?
8 public preschools are located in Eagle County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle County, CO?
Eagle County, CO public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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