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Best Vail Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 418 students in Vail, CO (there are 1 public school, serving 245 public students). 63% of all K-12 students in Vail, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Vail, CO is Vail Mountain School.

Top-Ranked Vail Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3000 Booth Falls Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Vail)
This State (CO)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
418 Students
72,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
63 Teachers
6,335 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,600
$14,563
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
414 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,625 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
6,080 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,925 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
370 Students
33,871 Students
% White Students
88%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
11 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Vail, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in Vail, CO is Vail Mountain School.
How many private schools are located in Vail?
1 private schools are located in Vail.
What percentage of students in Vail go to private school?
63% of all K-12 students in Vail are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).

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