For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 528 students in Essex County, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 47 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Essex County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Essex County, VT are Brighton Elementary School, Canaan Schools and Concord Graded/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Essex County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Railroad Street
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Canaan Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Concord Graded/middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
173 School Street
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #44.
Lunenburg & Gilman Schools
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
Essex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
64a Community Building Rd
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Essex North S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Po Box 100
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Route 102
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Grades: K-6
| 20 students
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Essex County, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Essex County, VT include Brighton Elementary School, Canaan Schools and Concord Graded/middle School.
How many public schools are located in Essex County, VT?
4 public schools are located in Essex County, VT.
What percentage of students in Essex County, VT go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Essex County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County, VT?
Essex County, VT public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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