Top 10 Best Chittenden County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,782 students in Chittenden County, VT. The top ranked public middle schools in Chittenden County, VT are Charlotte Central School, Camels Hump Middle School and Brown River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chittenden County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Chittenden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public middle school average of 10% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Chittenden County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlotte Central School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
408 Hinesburg Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
(802) 425-2771
Grades: PK-8
| 717 students
Rank: #22.
Camels Hump Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
173 School Street
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2188
Grades: 5-8
| 293 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Brown River Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-3711
Grades: 5-8
| 350 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hinesburg Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10888 Route 116
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-2106
Grades: PK-8
| 507 students
Rank: #55.
Shelburne Community School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Harbor Road
Shelburne, VT 05482
(802) 985-3331
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #66.
Westford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
146 Brookside Road
Westford, VT 05494
(802) 878-5932
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Essex Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
60 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Williston Schools
(Math: 45% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
195 Central School Drive
Williston, VT 05495
(802) 878-2762
Grades: PK-8
| 956 students
Rank: #99.
Albert D. Lawton School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
104 Maple Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1388
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1010.
Edmunds Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
275 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8486
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #1111.
Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #1212.
Colchester Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 Blakely Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #1313.
Lyman C. Hunt Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1364 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8469
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #1414.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
17 Rebecca Lander Drive
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1515.
Winooski Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
80 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Chittenden County, VT

Chittenden County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Burlington S.d. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
150 Colchester Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8461
Grades: PK-12
| 208 students
396 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,252 students
7 Meadow Ter
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1370
Grades: PK
| 7 students
Po Box 282
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2128
Grades: PK
| 36 students
363 Cvu Road
Hinesburg, VT 05461
(802) 482-3885
Grades: PK-12
| 61 students
Colchester S.d. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
Po Box 27
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 658-4047
Grades: PK-12
| 33 students
150 Colchester Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8463
Grades: PK
| 45 students
2 Educational Drive
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7121
Grades: 9-12
| 1,216 students
Ontop (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
14 South Williams Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0496
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
South Burlington S.d. (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
550 Dorset St
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 658-9050
Grades: PK-12
| 103 students
10 River Road
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-4680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
26 Woodside Drive
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 655-4990
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chittenden County, VT include Charlotte Central School, Camels Hump Middle School and Brown River Middle School. Chittenden County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Vermont.
How many public middle schools are located in Chittenden County, VT?
15 public middle schools are located in Chittenden County, VT.
What is the racial composition of students in Chittenden County, VT?
Chittenden County, VT public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public middle schools average of 10% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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