Vail Mountain School

Vail Mountain School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
3000 Booth Falls Rd,  Vail, CO
4.1
4.0
412 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$36,000

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
81%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
89.7%
Hispanic
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Black
1.2%
Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings

#6 Best Private K12 Schools in Colorado
#11 Best HS For Stem in Colorado
#11 Best Private HS in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado Boulder 32 Students
University of Denver 19 Students
University of Southern California 14 Students
Boston College 14 Students
Boston University 13 Students
Dartmouth College 13 Students
Middlebury College 11 Students
University of San Diego 10 Students
Harvard University 10 Students
Colorado College 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 20 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Biology 10 Students
Economics 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 7 Students
Engineering 7 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 7 Students
Environmental Science 6 Students
English 6 Students
International Business 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 62 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/8/2024
As a parent of two boys - one middle schooler and one upper school student - we are extremely pleased with our experience at VMS. Our boys feel supported - both in and out of the classroom. They are challenged academically and engaged - most importantly we appreciate how VMS cultivates their curiosity, instills a desire to learn and infuses them with a genuine sense of community.
2.0
5/17/2024
Vail Mountain School has a problem with bullies and because they rely a lot on fundraising, if a bully's parents are involved with raising money for the school, they are not disciplined like everyone else. The school is split between those families who want to improve the diversity in the school and those who suggest that "if you want diversity, you should get on I-70 and go to Denver because you are not going to get it here". It's overpriced for the value you get and elitist.
5.0 Parent
3/16/2024
We moved from Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, to Vail in June 2023. My 7 year old never lived in the US nor was she used to little diversity. The community of teachers, staff and parents and the atmosphere at VMS was nothing short of amazingly warm! My daughter is about to finish her first year and she has formed so many amazing bonds, she went fromand we couldn't be more excited to start Third Grade!!
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 20 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/8/2025
Our daughter has found her voice and her motivation and is thriving!
5.0 other
11/12/2024
VMS gave me the confidence and skills to not just excel in both college and life beyond. We moved our family back to the Valley so that our kids could benefit from the school's commitment to character development, community building, and intellectual curiosity. Our children will succeed as leaders,...
5.0 other
11/11/2024
As a Vail Mountain School alumna (Class of '95) and current board trustee, I know that VMS offers something truly unique. The K-12 community creates an environment where students of all ages learn from and with each other, and the small class sizes (typically 14-16 students) ensure that each child r...
5.0 parent
11/6/2024
Our child just completed 13 happy years at Vail Mountain School. We will always be so grateful for our time at VMS. VMS teachers and community supported, inspired, truly knew, and appreciated our kid. While he was challenged academically, it was most important to us that VMS had a major role in his...

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