For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,932 students in Brattleboro, VT (there are 6 private schools, serving 766 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in Brattleboro, VT are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Brattleboro, VT are Brattleboro Area Middle School, Guilford Central School and Academy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brattleboro, VT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Vermont public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Brattleboro have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Brattleboro, VT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brattleboro Area Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
109 Sunny Acres
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3500
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3500
Gr: 7-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Guilford Central School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
374 School Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-2271
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Academy School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Brattleboro Union High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Green Street School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
164 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3737
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3737
Gr: PK-6 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Oak Grove School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15 Moreland Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3740
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3740
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Windham Regional Career Center
Vocational School
80 Atwood Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3586
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3586
Gr: 9-12
Brattleboro, Vermont Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
860 Western Avenue
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3743
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
131 Fairground Road
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 451-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Windham Southeast S.u. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
53 Green Street
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3731
Brattleboro, VT 05301
(802) 254-3731
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brattleboro, VT?
The top ranked public schools in Brattleboro, VT include Brattleboro Area Middle School, Guilford Central School and Academy School.
How many public schools are located in Brattleboro?
7 public schools are located in Brattleboro.
What percentage of students in Brattleboro go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in Brattleboro are educated in public schools (compared to the VT state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brattleboro?
Brattleboro public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Brattleboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brattleboro include: Green Street School vs. Oak Grove School, Oak Grove School vs. Green Street School
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