Chamberlin School

262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chamberlin School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in VT
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chamberlin School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Chamberlin School's student population of 480 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Motto
Sharing, Caring Learning Together!

School Rankings

Chamberlin School ranks within the top 20% of all 280 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chamberlin School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#42 out of 280 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
40%
50-54%
44%
40-49%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
7%
3%
White
75%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chamberlin School's ranking?
Chamberlin School is ranked #42 out of 280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Chamberlin School often compared to?
Chamberlin Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williston Schools by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% VT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Chamberlin School?
480 students attend Chamberlin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Chamberlin School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chamberlin School?
Chamberlin School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chamberlin School offer ?
Chamberlin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chamberlin School part of?
Chamberlin School is part of South Burlington School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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