Top 3 Best Essex County Public Schools (2024)

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 Essex County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighton Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Railroad Street
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Canaan Schools
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Concord Graded/middle School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
173 School Street
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #44.
Lunenburg & Gilman Schools
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Grades: PK-5
| 73 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Essex County, VT

Essex County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
64a Community Building Rd
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Po Box 100
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Grades: PK
| 27 students
P.o. Box 8
Granby, VT 05840
(802) 328-4891
Grades: K-6
| 6 students
Route 102
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Grades: K-6
| 20 students
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Po Box 80
Norton, VT 05907
(802) 822-5541
Grades: K-8
| 6 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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