Public schools in Edwards, CO
7 open public schools with an address in Edwards, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,291
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Edwards public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Edwards, CO: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,291 students, an average of 327 per school. The largest campus is Battle Mountain High School (916 students), and the largest elementary school is Eagle County Charter Academy (360).
Eagle County School District No. Re 50 operates the most schools here (6), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Edwards
Elementary schools in Edwards
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle County Charter Academy Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Charter | KG–08 | 360 | 15.4:1 | |
| Edwards Elementary School Eagle County School District No. Re 50 | KG–05 | 269 | 10.1:1 | |
| Stone Creek School State Charter School Institute · Charter | KG–08 | 297 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Edwards
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Creek Middle School Eagle County School District No. Re 50 | 06–08 | 212 | 9.7:1 |
High schools in Edwards
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain High School Eagle County School District No. Re 50 | 09–12 | 916 | 16:1 | |
| Red Canyon High School Eagle County School District No. Re 50 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 157 | 10.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Edwards
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Early Learning Center Eagle County School District No. Re 50 | PK–PK | 80 | 10.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.8%
- Hispanic53.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Edwards schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,291 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Edwards
How many public schools are in Edwards, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Edwards: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,291 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Edwards?
Schools with an address in Edwards belong to 2 education agencies, led by Eagle County School District No. Re 50 (6 schools), State Charter School Institute (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Edwards?
Battle Mountain High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Edwards, with 916 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Edwards?
Yes. 2 of the 7 public schools in Edwards are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Eagle County Charter Academy, Stone Creek School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Edwards schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Edwards public schools is 10.8:1, lower than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Edwards guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities