For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,011 students in Bennington County, VT (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,615 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Bennington County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Bennington County, VT are Woodford Hollow School, Sunderland Elementary School and Dorset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Bennington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Bennington County Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodford Hollow School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Vt Route 9
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Sunderland Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
98 Bear Ridge Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Dorset Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Anthony Senior Uhsd #14
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Park Street Extension
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7511
Grades: 9-12
| 931 students
Rank: #55.
Monument School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
66 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #66.
Fisher School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #77.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
Readsboro Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Phelps Lane
Readsboro, VT 05350
(802) 423-7786
Readsboro, VT 05350
(802) 423-7786
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #99.
Arlington Memorial
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-2589
Grades: 6-12
| 199 students
Rank: #1010.
Shaftsbury Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Buck Hill Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #1111.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #1212.
Pownal Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
94 Schoolhouse Road
Pownal, VT 05261
(802) 823-7333
Pownal, VT 05261
(802) 823-7333
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #1313.
Molly Stark School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1414.
Stamford Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
986 Main Road
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
Rank: #1515.
Bennington Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
128 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Tech
Vocational School
321 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-0220
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Bennington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bennington - Rutland S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Po Box 2288
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Grades: PK
| 98 students
55 Seminary Avenue
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Grades: 9-12
| 699 students
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
10 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Southwest Vermont S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bennington County, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Bennington County, VT include Woodford Hollow School, Sunderland Elementary School and Dorset Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bennington County, VT?
16 public schools are located in Bennington County, VT.
What percentage of students in Bennington County, VT go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Bennington County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington County, VT?
Bennington County, VT public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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