For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 414 students in Essex County, VT.
The top ranked public middle schools in Essex County, VT are Canaan Schools, Brighton Elementary School and Concord Graded/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, VT public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Vermont public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Vermont public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public middle school average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Essex County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canaan Schools
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 School Street
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Railroad Street
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Island Pond, VT 05846
(802) 723-4373
Grades: PK-8
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Concord Graded/middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
173 School Street
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550
Concord, VT 05824
(802) 695-2550
Grades: PK-8
| 134 students
Essex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
64a Community Building Rd
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
East Haven, VT 05837
(802) 467-3029
Grades: K-6
| 11 students
Essex North S.u. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 100
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Canaan, VT 05903
(802) 266-3330
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Route 102
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Guildhall, VT 05905
(802) 676-3955
Grades: K-6
| 20 students
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
2720 River Road
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Gilman, VT 05904
(802) 892-5969
Grades: PK-8
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Essex County, VT?
The top ranked public middle schools in Essex County, VT include Canaan Schools, Brighton Elementary School and Concord Graded/middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Essex County?
3 public middle schools are located in Essex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?
Essex County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Vermont public middle schools average of 11% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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