Best Public Schools in Zip Code 81645

Summary:

The 81645 zip code is home to a single standout school, Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA), a specialized high school that focuses on ski and snowboard education. VSSA serves students in grades 5-12 and has consistently ranked among the top 30 high schools in Colorado, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

VSSA's academic performance is exceptional, particularly in reading and writing assessments, where its proficiency rates significantly exceed the district and state averages. The school's CMAS/ELA and SAT/Reading and Writing scores are notably higher than the Eagle County School District No. Re 50 and the state of Colorado. However, the school's science proficiency rate is lower than the district and state averages, indicating a potential area for improvement.

While VSSA's student population is predominantly white, the school's specialized focus and exceptional academic performance make it a standout option for families in the 81645 zip code. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 15.1 suggests a personalized learning environment, which may contribute to its success. Overall, VSSA offers a unique educational experience for students with a passion for winter sports, providing them with a strong academic foundation and the opportunity to pursue their athletic interests.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	CMAS English Language Arts (2024)		CMAS Math (2024)		CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy (VSSA)	Public	5-12	1 Academy Loop	Minturn	81645	Eagle County	Eagle County School District No. Re 50	No	No	No	No	(970) 328-2832	291	20	14.3		248 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.5%)	91.4	25^th of 349 public high schools	92.8%		92.1	21^st of 349 public high schools	94.0%	4	96.0	86.0	83.0	45.0	37.3	55.0	33.6	21.1	$15,376

Cities Near Zip Code 81645

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Avon	4.45 mi	2	122^nd
Vail	5.49 mi	1	58^th
Edwards	9.4 mi	8	105^th
Frisco	17.52 mi	3	86^th
Silverthorne	18.96 mi	1	183^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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