Top 10 Best Bennington County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public preschools serving 2,328 students in Bennington County, VT.
The top ranked public preschools in Bennington County, VT are Woodford Hollow School, Sunderland Elementary School and Dorset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington County, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Bennington County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschool average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Bennington County Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodford Hollow School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
995 Vt Route 9
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Sunderland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
98 Bear Ridge Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Dorset Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 School Drive
Dorset, VT 05251
(802) 362-2606
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Monument School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #55.
Fisher School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 East Arlington Road
Arlington, VT 05250
(802) 375-6409
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #66.
Manchester Elementary/middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #77.
Readsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Phelps Lane
Readsboro, VT 05350
(802) 423-7786
Grades: PK-8
| 47 students
Rank: #88.
Shaftsbury Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Buck Hill Road
Shaftsbury, VT 05262
(802) 442-4373
Grades: PK-6
| 237 students
Rank: #99.
Pownal Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
94 Schoolhouse Road
Pownal, VT 05261
(802) 823-7333
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #1010.
Molly Stark School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1111.
Stamford Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
986 Main Road
Stamford, VT 05352
(802) 694-1379
Grades: PK-8
| 70 students
Rank: #1212.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
128 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bennington County, VT

Bennington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 2288
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-2452
Grades: PK
| 98 students
55 Seminary Avenue
Manchester, VT 05254
(802) 362-1775
Grades: 9-12
| 699 students
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Grades: K-6
| 287 students
80 Memorial Avenue
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-1597
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
10 School St
North Bennington, VT 05257
(802) 442-5955
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Grades: PK
| 82 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Bennington County, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in Bennington County, VT include Woodford Hollow School, Sunderland Elementary School and Dorset Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bennington County, VT?
12 public preschools are located in Bennington County, VT.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington County, VT?
Bennington County, VT public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public preschools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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