For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,978 students in Franklin County, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,242 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, VT are Montgomery Center School, Franklin Central School and Highgate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Franklin County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montgomery Center School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
249 School Drive
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(802) 326-4618
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(802) 326-4618
Grades: PK-8
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15 School Street
Franklin, VT 05457
(802) 285-2100
Franklin, VT 05457
(802) 285-2100
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Highgate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
219 Gore Road
Highgate Center, VT 05459
(802) 868-4170
Highgate Center, VT 05459
(802) 868-4170
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #44.
Enosburg Falls Junior/senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
65 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-7777
Grades: 6-12
| 390 students
Rank: #55.
Bfa Middle/high School Fairfax
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Grades: 7-12
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
Swanton Schools
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 Fourth Street
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-5346
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-5346
Grades: PK-6
| 634 students
Rank: #77.
Georgia Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4416 Ethan Allen Highway
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-6358
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-6358
Grades: PK-8
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Enosburg Falls Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Dickenson Avenue
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-2171
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #99.
St. Albans Town Educational Center
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
169 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-7191
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-7191
Grades: PK-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1010.
Sheldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
78 Poor Farm Road
Sheldon, VT 05483
(802) 933-4909
Sheldon, VT 05483
(802) 933-4909
Grades: PK-8
| 319 students
Rank: #1111.
Fairfield Center School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
57 Park Street
Fairfield, VT 05455
(802) 827-6639
Fairfield, VT 05455
(802) 827-6639
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #1212.
Bfa Elementary School Fairfax
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Hunt Street
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Fairfax, VT 05454
(802) 849-6711
Grades: PK-6
| 605 students
Rank: #1313.
Bellows Free Uhsd #48
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6555
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6555
Grades: 9-12
| 907 students
Rank: #1414.
Berkshire Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Water Tower Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 933-2290
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 933-2290
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
Rank: #1515.
St. Albans City Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bellows Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-0565
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-0565
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
Rank: #1616.
Missisquoi Valley Union High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Thunder Bird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Grades: 7-12
| 750 students
Rank: #1717.
Bakersfield School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
82 Academy Drive
Bakersfield, VT 05441
(802) 827-6611
Bakersfield, VT 05441
(802) 827-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #1818.
Richford Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Corliss Heights
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7416
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Rank: #1919.
Richford Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Elementary School Road
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7453
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7453
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cold Hollow Career Center
Vocational School
Cold Hollow Road
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-4003
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450
(802) 933-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Technical Center
Vocational School
71 South Main Street
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6517
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 527-6517
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Franklin Central S.u. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
28 Catherine St
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-2600
Saint Albans, VT 05478
(802) 524-2600
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Franklin Northwest S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
21 Church Street
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-2441
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-2441
Grades: PK
| 98 students
Franklin S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Po Box 130
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7661
Richford, VT 05476
(802) 848-7661
Grades: PK
| 74 students
100 Thunder Bird Drive
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Swanton, VT 05488
(802) 868-7311
Grades: 7-12
| 795 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin County, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin County, VT include Montgomery Center School, Franklin Central School and Highgate School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin County, VT?
21 public schools are located in Franklin County, VT.
What percentage of students in Franklin County, VT go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Franklin County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, VT?
Franklin County, VT public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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