For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,341 students in Bennington, VT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bennington, VT are Woodford Hollow School, Monument Elementary School and Mt. Anthony Union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennington, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bennington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Vermont public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary school average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bennington, VT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodford Hollow School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
995 Vt Route 9
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-4071
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Monument Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
66 Main Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7979
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Mt. Anthony Union Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
747 East Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7541
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Molly Stark School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
181 Orchard Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-2692
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Bennington Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
128 Park Street
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 442-5256
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Bennington, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
230 School St
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7543
Gr: K-6 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Southwest Vermont S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
246 South Stream Road
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Bennington, VT 05201
(802) 447-7501
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bennington, VT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bennington, VT include Woodford Hollow School, Monument Elementary School and Mt. Anthony Union Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bennington?
5 public elementary schools are located in Bennington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennington?
Bennington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 12% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bennington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bennington include: Molly Stark School vs. Bennington Elementary School, Molly Stark School vs. Monument Elementary School, Bennington Elementary School vs. Molly Stark School
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