Very Good
#43 of 188 private schools in CO
Top 22% of private schools
Vail Mountain School
School
3000 BOOTH FALLS RD, Vail, CO 81657
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher
7.7:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Colorado private schools
#43 of 188
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Vail Mountain School
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About Vail Mountain School
Vail Mountain School is a private school in Vail, CO. Vail Mountain School serves approximately 444 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Vail Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 188 private schools in CO.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- CO avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 7.7:1 students to teachers, Vail Mountain School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Vail Mountain School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Vail Mountain School compares to the 1 public school in Vail, CO
Student Demographics
All Schools in Vail
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Vail Mountain School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Red Sandstone Elementary School | 7.3 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3000 BOOTH FALLS RD, Vail, CO 81657
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Vail Mountain School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Snowy Peaks Junior/Senior High School (rated 8.1/10, 13.1 miles away, in nearby Frisco), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Eagle County Charter Academy (rated 7.8/10, 13.2 miles away, in nearby Edwards), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Battle Mountain High School (rated 7.8/10, 14.0 miles away, in nearby Edwards), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Vail, see our Vail schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Red Sandstone Elementary School Vail | 3.7 mi | 7.3 |
| Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA) Minturn | 7.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Homestake Peak School Avon | 8.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Avon Elementary School Avon | 11.4 mi | 3.7 |
| MOUNTAIN MONTESSORI Avon | 11.6 mi | — |
| THE PEAK SCHOOL Frisco | 12.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Silverthorne Elementary School Silverthorne | 12.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Summit Middle School Frisco | 13.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Snowy Peaks Junior/Senior High School Frisco | 13.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Frisco Elementary School Frisco | 13.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Eagle County Charter Academy Edwards | 13.2 mi | 7.8 |
| Edwards Early Learning Center Edwards | 13.4 mi | 5.2 |
| World Academy Elementary School Eagle | 13.4 mi | — |
| Red Canyon High School Eagle | 13.5 mi | 4.6 |
| Berry Creek Middle School Edwards | 13.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Battle Mountain High School Edwards | 14.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Battle Mountain Early College High School Edwards | 14.2 mi | — |
| Summit High School Frisco | 15.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Dillon Valley Elementary School Dillon | 14.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Edwards Elementary School Edwards | 15.2 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 81657 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,370
Median Home Value
$1,048,600
Median Rent
$1,696/mo
Population
4,971
College Educated
68.1%
Homeownership
68.1%
Avg Commute
18.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Median Age
49.1
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| DENVER ACADEMY Denver, CO | 7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vail Mountain School
What grades does Vail Mountain School serve?
Vail Mountain School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Vail Mountain School?
Vail Mountain School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vail Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vail Mountain School is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Vail Mountain School rank in CO?
Vail Mountain School ranks #43 of 188 private schools in CO.
What is Vail Mountain School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vail Mountain School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Vail Mountain School a private school?
Yes, Vail Mountain School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian 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 Mountain School a religious school?
No, Vail Mountain School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Eagle County
- Phone
- (970) 476-3850
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