Vail Christian High School in Edwards, CO, serves 158 students in grades 9–12 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 2005, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 18 full–time teachers.
The school offers 14 Advanced Placement courses as part of its academic program.
Vail Christian High School is affiliated with the Christian religion and is a member of the Institute for Independent Education.
The campus spans 50 acres and the student body includes approximately 12% students of color.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Vail Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
14 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- School Mascot: Saints
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Vail Christian High School?
The application deadline for Vail Christian High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Vail Christian High School is Vail Mountain School (16.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Clare Of Assisi School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mountain Montessori (6.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Clare Of Assisi School ![St. Clare Of Assisi School Photo]( "St. Clare Of Assisi School Photo")
(Catholic)
31622 US Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-8980
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-8980
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Vail Christian Academy ![Vail Christian Academy Photo]( "Vail Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
31725 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 306-0076
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 306-0076
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mountain Montessori
Montessori School
77 Metcalf Rd
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 390-3941
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 390-3941
6.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 40 students Tuition listed
Zealous Schools
Alternative School
Po Box 4210
Eagle, CO 81631
(307) 828-1631
Eagle, CO 81631
(307) 828-1631
10.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 24 students
3000 Booth Falls Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
16.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3000 Booth Falls Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
16.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
40 West Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 368-5601
28.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Discipleship School
(Christian)
409 Main
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-6060
Frisco, CO 80443
(970) 668-6060
29.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 6 students
Cornerstone Christian School
(Christian)
20449 Highway 82
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
30.5 miles
Gr: K-11 | 64 students Tuition listed
High Mountain Institute ![High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester]( "High Mountain Institute Photo - Winter Ski trip in the Spring semester")
Special Program Emphasis
531 County Rd 5A
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
Leadville, CO 80461
(719) 486-8200
32.7 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 40 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Clare Of Assisi School ![St. Clare Of Assisi School Photo]( "St. Clare Of Assisi School Photo")
(Catholic)
31622 US Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-8980
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-8980
0.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Vail Christian Academy ![Vail Christian Academy Photo]( "Vail Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
31725 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 306-0076
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 306-0076
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Zealous Schools
Alternative School
Po Box 4210
Eagle, CO 81631
(307) 828-1631
Eagle, CO 81631
(307) 828-1631
10.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 24 students
3000 Booth Falls Road
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-3850
16.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
1117 Jackson Avenue
Kremmling, CO 80459
(970) 724-9604
Kremmling, CO 80459
(970) 724-9604
20 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 1 student
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Mountain Montessori
Montessori School
77 Metcalf Rd
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 390-3941
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 390-3941
6.2 miles
Gr: NS-K | 40 students Tuition listed
Waldorf School On The Roaring Fork
Special Program Emphasis
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
31.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85 Country Day Way
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
Aspen, CO 81611
(970) 925-1909
34.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 295 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Mt. Sopris Montessori School
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
35.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
St. Stephen Catholic School
(Catholic)
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
37.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Edwards Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
0022 Meile Lane
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2970
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2970
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Battle Mountain High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Miller Ranch Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2930
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Red Canyon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
0256 Cememtary Road
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 926-8107
3.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Berry Creek Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2960
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 328-2960
3.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Eagle County Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 Miller Ranch Road
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-0656
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 926-0656
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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