For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 255 students in Vail, CO (there are , serving 418 private students). 38% of all K-12 students in Vail, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public school in Vail, CO is Red Sandstone Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vail, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Vail have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vail, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vail, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Vail, CO include Red Sandstone Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vail?
1 public schools are located in Vail.
What percentage of students in Vail go to public school?
38% of all K-12 students in Vail are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vail?
Vail public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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