For the 2026 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 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bennington, VT (2026)
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 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 13% (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, Bennington Elementary School vs. Molly Stark School, Molly Stark School vs. Monument Elementary School
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