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#98 of 188 private schools in CO
Vail Christian Academy
Elementary School · Edwards, CO
A private elementary school in Edwards, CO serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
31621 HWY 6, Edwards, CO 81632
- 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CO.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CO
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
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Where Vail Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average262/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,304
Median home value
$734,300
Median rent
$1,885/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81632; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Clare of Assisi Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Stone Creek SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Edwards Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| World Academy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vail Christian Academy is listed in Edwards, CO; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Vail Christian Academy
Vail Christian Academy is a private elementary school in Edwards, CO, serving approximately 86 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 188 private schools in CO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vail Christian Academy
What grades does Vail Christian Academy serve?
Vail Christian Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Vail Christian Academy?
Vail Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 86 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vail Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Vail Christian Academy is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Vail Christian Academy rank in CO?
Vail Christian Academy ranks #98 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Vail Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Vail Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Vail Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Vail Christian Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Vail Christian Academy a religious school?
Vail Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 86
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Eagle County
- Phone
- (970) 306-0076
- Area population (ZIP 81632)
- 10,527
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81632; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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