Top 10 Best Windham County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 5,141 students in Windham County, VT (there are 19 private schools, serving 2,522 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Windham County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Windham County, VT are Halifax West School, Dover Elementary School and Wardsboro Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Windham County, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Windham County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Windham County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halifax West School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
246 Branch Road
West Halifax, VT 05358
(802) 368-2888
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9 Schoolhouse Road
East Dover, VT 05341
(802) 464-5386
Grades: PK-6
| 93 students
Rank: #33.
Wardsboro Central School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
70 School Road
Wardsboro, VT 05355
(802) 896-6210
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
Townshend Village School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
66 Common Road - Route 30
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7506
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Guilford Central School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
374 School Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Twin Valley Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
360 Route 100 North
Wilmington, VT 05363
(802) 464-5177
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jamaica Village School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
347 Depot Street
Jamaica, VT 05343
(802) 874-4822
Grades: PK-5
| 25 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Marlboro Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2669 Route 9
Marlboro, VT 05344
(802) 254-2668
Grades: PK-8
| 106 students
Rank: #99.
Dummerston Schools
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
52 Schoolhouse Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 254-2733
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #1010.
Brattleboro Union High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 782 students
Rank: #1111.
Flood Brook School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91 Vt Route 11
Londonderry, VT 05148
(802) 824-6811
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
Rank: #1212.
Vernon Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
381 Governor Hunt Road
Vernon, VT 05354
(802) 254-5373
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Rank: #1313.
Brattleboro Area Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
109 Sunny Acres
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3500
Grades: 7-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1414.
Putney Central School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
182 Westminster Road
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-5521
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Rank: #1515.
Windham Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5940 Windham Hill Road
West Townshend, VT 05359
(802) 874-4159
Grades: PK-6
| 20 students
Rank: #1616.
Twin Valley Middle High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4299 Vt Route 100
Whitingham, VT 05361
(802) 368-2880
Grades: 6-12
| 192 students
Rank: #1717.
Academy School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Grades: PK-6
| 438 students
Rank: #1818.
Bellows Falls Uhsd #27
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Route 5 South
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-3944
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #1919.
Leland & Gray Union Middle & High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2042 Vt Route 30
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7355
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
Rank: #2020.
Westminster Schools
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 School Street
Westminster, VT 05158
(802) 722-3241
Grades: PK-6
| 191 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Newbrook Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14 School Road
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7536
Grades: PK-5
| 92 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Saxton River Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15 School Street
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-2637
Grades: PK-4
| 76 students
Rank: #2323.
Green Street School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
164 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3737
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #2424.
Central Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 School Street Extension
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4346
Grades: PK-4
| 199 students
Rank: #2525.
Canal Street/oak Grove Schools
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 Moreland Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3740
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #2626.
Bellows Falls Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
15 School Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #2727.
Grafton Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
58 School Street
Grafton, VT 05146
(802) 843-2495
Grades: PK-6
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Windham Regional Career Center
Vocational School
45 Career Circle
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 257-7335
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Windham County, VT

Windham County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Grades: PK-6
| 353 students
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 794 students
624 Grassy Brook Rd
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7552
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
25 Cherry Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4207
Grades: K-5
| 75 students
91 Vt Route 11
Londonderry, VT 05148
(802) 824-6811
Grades: PK-8
| 354 students
2042 Vt Route 30
Townshend, VT 05353
(802) 365-7355
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
14 School Rd
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7536
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1 School Street
Wilmington, VT 05363
(802) 464-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 139 students
4299 Vt Route 100
Jacksonville, VT 05342
(802) 368-2880
Grades: 6-8
| 94 students
4299 Vt Route 100
Jacksonville, VT 05342
(802) 368-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
13 Timson Hill Road
Newfane, VT 05345
(802) 365-7651
Grades: PK
| 6 students
8a Atkinson Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-9958
Grades: PK
| 54 students
Windham Southeast S.u. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
53 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3731
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Windham Southwest S.u. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
211 Route 9 West
Wilmington, VT 05363
(802) 464-1300
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Windham County, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Windham County, VT include Halifax West School, Dover Elementary School and Wardsboro Central School.
How many public schools are located in Windham County, VT?
28 public schools are located in Windham County, VT.
What percentage of students in Windham County, VT go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Windham County, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Windham County, VT?
Windham County, VT public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Vermont public schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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