For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,157 students in Barre, VT (there are 2 private schools, serving 150 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Barre, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Barre, VT are Spaulding Union High School, Barre Town Elementary School and Barre City Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barre, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Vermont public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Barre have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Barre, VT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spaulding Union High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Barre Town Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
70 Websterville Road
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6617
Grades: PK-8
| 780 students
Rank: #33.
Barre City Elementary/middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Parkside Terrace
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6541
Grades: PK-8
| 764 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Vermont Career Center
Vocational School
50 Crimson Tide Way
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-6237
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Barre, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
155 Ayers Street
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 476-4811
Grades: 9-12
| 669 students
Washington Central S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2446 Airport Road-berlin
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Barre, VT 05641
(802) 229-0553
Grades: PK
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barre, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Barre, VT include Spaulding Union High School, Barre Town Elementary School and Barre City Elementary/middle School.
How many public schools are located in Barre, VT?
4 public schools are located in Barre, VT.
What percentage of students in Barre, VT go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Barre, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barre, VT?
Barre, VT public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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