Top 10 Best Chittenden County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public preschools serving 10,322 students in Chittenden County, VT. The top ranked public preschools in Chittenden County, VT are Charlotte Central School, Richmond Elementary School and Underhill Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chittenden County, VT public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Vermont public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Chittenden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Vermont public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public preschool average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools 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.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
125 School Street
Richmond, VT 05477
(802) 434-2461
Grades: PK-4
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Underhill Central School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6 Irish Settlement Road
Underhill Center, VT 05490
(802) 899-4676
Grades: PK-4
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Brewster Pierce School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
120 School Street
Huntington, VT 05462
(802) 434-2074
Grades: PK-4
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Jericho Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
90 Vt Route 15
Jericho, VT 05465
(802) 899-2272
Grades: PK-4
| 417 students
Rank: #77.
Orchard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Baldwin Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Champlain School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8477
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hiawatha School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
34 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1384
Grades: PK-3
| 219 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Summit Street School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17 Summit Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-1377
Grades: PK-3
| 333 students
Rank: #1313.
Rick Marcotte Central School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10 Market Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1414.
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: #1515.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
299 Main Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8473
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #1616.
C. P. Smith School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
332 Ethan Allen Parkway
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8479
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #1717.
Chamberlin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
262 White Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 652-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1818.
Integrated Arts At H. O. Wheeler
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6 Archibald Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8475
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #1919.
Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 School Road
Cambridge, VT 05444
(802) 849-6251
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #2020.
J. J. Flynn School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1645 North Avenue
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8478
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #2121.
Sustainability At Lawrence Barnes
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
123 North Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-8480
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #2222.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
42 Herrick Avenue
Milton, VT 05468
(802) 893-5400
Grades: PK-4
| 657 students
Rank: #2323.
J. F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Normand Street
Winooski, VT 05404
(802) 655-0411
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Grades: PK-2
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
Porters Point School
490 Porters Point Road
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5920
Grades: PK-2
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Union Memorial School
253 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446
(802) 264-5959
Grades: PK-2
| 237 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 preschools in Chittenden County, VT?
The top ranked public preschools in Chittenden County, VT include Charlotte Central School, Richmond Elementary School and Underhill Central School. Chittenden County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Vermont.
How many public preschools are located in Chittenden County, VT?
26 public preschools are located in Chittenden County, VT.
What is the racial composition of students in Chittenden County, VT?
Chittenden County, VT public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Vermont public preschools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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