Vermont is the #49 largest school system in the United States, serving 80,149 students across the 304 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are 133 private schools, serving 13,382 students). 86% of all K-12 students in Vermont are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Vermont is 33%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 48%.
The top ranked public schools in Vermont are Marion W. Cross School, Montgomery Center School and Barnard Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
There are 2 magnet schools. Minority enrollment is 12% (majority Hispanic and Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(VT) School Average
Asian
2%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
White
88%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Vermont (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Marion W. Cross School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-6
22 Church Street
Norwich, VT 05055
(802) 649-1703
Norwich, VT 05055
(802) 649-1703
Rank: #22.
Montgomery Center School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-8
249 School Drive
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(802) 326-4618
Montgomery Center, VT 05471
(802) 326-4618
Rank: #33.
Barnard Academy
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
5979 Route 12
Barnard, VT 05031
(802) 234-9763
Barnard, VT 05031
(802) 234-9763
Rank: #44.
Stowe High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 50-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
413 Barrows Road
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7229
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-7229
Rank: #55.
Smilie Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 60-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 60-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
2712 Theodore Roosevelt Highwa
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Waterbury, VT 05676
(802) 434-2757
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Stowe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-5
254 Park Street
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-4154
Stowe, VT 05672
(802) 253-4154
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waitsfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
3951 Main Street
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Waitsfield, VT 05673
(802) 496-3643
Rank: #88.
Braintree School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 50-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-79% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-6
66 Bent Hill Road
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9373
Randolph, VT 05060
(802) 728-9373
Rank: #99.
Charlotte Central School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 58% (Top 5%)
Reading: 68% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-8
408 Hinesburg Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
(802) 425-2771
Charlotte, VT 05445
(802) 425-2771
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Monkton Central School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 55-59% (Top 5%)
Reading: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Grades: PK-6
1036 Monkton Road
Monkton, VT 05469
(802) 453-2314
Monkton, VT 05469
(802) 453-2314
Best Vermont Public Schools by County (2024)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vermont?
The top ranked public schools in Vermont include Marion W. Cross School, Montgomery Center School and Barnard Academy.
How many public schools are located in Vermont?
304 public schools are located in Vermont.
What percentage of students in Vermont go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Vermont are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vermont?
Minority enrollment in Vermont is 12% (majority Hispanic and Black)
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