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Independent Grades PK–12

Vail Mountain School Tuition 2026

Annual tuition: $28,000/year127% above national avg . Located in Vail, Colorado.

$28,000
Annual Tuition
$2,333
Per Month
450
Enrolled Students
$465,552
K–12 Total Est.

How Vail Mountain School Compares

Vail Mountain School $28,000/yr
Colorado Average $12,450/yr
National Average $12,350/yr

Vail Mountain School tuition is 125% above Colorado avg.

Tuition by Grade Level

Elementary (K–5)
Reported school tuition.
$28,000/yr

K–12 Total Cost Projection

At $28,000/year with 4% annual tuition increases, sending one child through K–12 at Vail Mountain School would cost approximately:

$465,552

Estimate assumes 13 years (K–12) at 4% annual increase. Actual costs vary — contact the school for current rates. Use our calculator for your state's average →

School Information

Location
Vail, CO
Affiliation
Independent
Grades Offered
PK–12
Enrollment
450 students
School Type
Independent
Data Source
NCES PSS 2021–22

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Vail Mountain School tuition cost?

Vail Mountain School charges $28,000/year in 2026 — 127% above the national average of $12,350/year national average. Located in Vail, Colorado. Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey.

What is the total cost of attending Vail Mountain School from K–12?

At the current tuition of $28,000/year with 4% annual increases, the projected K–12 total for Vail Mountain School is approximately $465,552. This estimate assumes tuition increases at the historical 3–5% annual rate for private schools.

How does Vail Mountain School tuition compare to other Colorado private schools?

Vail Mountain School's tuition of $28,000/year is $15,550 above the Colorado private school average of $12,450/year. This places it among the higher-cost private schools in Colorado.

Does Vail Mountain School offer financial aid?

Most private schools, including independent private schools, offer need-based financial aid. Nationally, about 27% of private school students receive aid averaging 48% of tuition. Contact Vail Mountain School's admissions office directly for current aid availability and application requirements.

Tuition data sourced from the NCES Private School Universe Survey 2021–22. Figures represent reported or estimated annual tuition. Actual costs may vary — contact the school directly for current tuition, fees, and financial aid information. Data last updated March 2026.