For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,746 students in Eagle County, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Eagle County, CO are Brush Creek Elementary School, Red Sandstone Elementary School and Eagle Valley 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 26% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Eagle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brush Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
333 Eagle Ranch Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Valley Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Basalt Elementary 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
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Homestake Peak School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Eagle Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Red Hill Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Gypsum Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Highway 6
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8940
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Gr: PK | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Eagle County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
33520 Us Hwy 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(303) 866-6600
Edwards, CO 81632
(303) 866-6600
Gr: PK | 54 students Minority enrollment: 63%
1121 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2980
Gr: PK-5
1951 South Hwy 24
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2920
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2920
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
New America Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
500 Red Table Dr
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 894-3162
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 894-3162
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
500 Red Table Dr
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 866-6600
Gypsum, CO 81637
(303) 866-6600
Gr: PK | 42 students Minority enrollment: 79%
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 Eagle Valley 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (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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