For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,292 students in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Essex Town are Essex Middle School and Founders Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Vermont public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary school average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
60 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-7173
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Founders Memorial School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Founders Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-6326
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 879-6326
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Bixby Hill Road
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Essex Junction, VT 05452
(802) 878-2584
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction, VT include Essex Middle School and Founders Memorial School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction?
the neighborhood of Essex Town, Essex Junction public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Vermont public elementary schools average of 13% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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