For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,705 students in Eagle County, CO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Eagle County, CO are Eagle County Charter Academy, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) and Eagle Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle County, CO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Colorado public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Eagle County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Eagle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa)
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Academy Loop
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2832
Minturn, CO 81645
(970) 328-2832
Gr: 5-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
747 East 3rd Street
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6224
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-6224
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Stone Creek School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32138 Highway 6
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Edwards, CO 81632
(970) 569-3327
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Basalt Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 School Street
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 384-5900
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Homestake Peak School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Eagle Road
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Avon, CO 81620
(970) 328-2940
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #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
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Gypsum Creek Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Grundel Way
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8980
Gypsum, CO 81637
(970) 328-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
395 Mcgregor
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-2850
Eagle, CO 81631
(970) 328-2850
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Eagle County, CO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Eagle County, CO include Eagle County Charter Academy, Vail Ski And Snowboard Academy (Vssa) and Eagle Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eagleunty?
9 public middle schools are located in Eagleunty.
What is the racial composition of students in Eagleunty?
Eagleunty public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public middle schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Eagleunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Eagleunty include: Gypsum Creek Middle School vs. Eagle Valley Middle School, Eagle Valley Middle School vs. Gypsum Creek Middle School, Gypsum Creek Middle School vs. Stone Creek School
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