Top Ranked School Districts with Best Public Schools in Vermont

  • The top ranked school districts for public schools in Vermont are listed below (2020-21).
  • The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a school district which have placed in the top 5% of all schools statewide.
  • A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.

Top Ranked School Districts with Best Public Schools in Vermont (2020-21)

School District
% of Schools in
Top 5% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
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